In the movie ‘Remember the Titans’ there’s a scene early where Julius Campbell is speaking to Gerry Bertier, it’s a critical, tone-setting moment for the rest of the film.

“Attitude reflects leadership, captain,” Campbell told him. If you’ve seen it, you know the rest is history with the help of a few more bonding moments.

Right now, Patriots players have loudly said the same thing to Robert and Jonathan Kraft.

After finishing tied for 25th in 2023 with a D+ grade from players in the annual NFLPA report card, the Krafts received a D with the team finishing 31st out of the 32 organizations in the 2024 edition that was released on Wednesday.

Players gave the treatment of families a C+ after an F- a year ago, but the weight room – often a sanctuary for players – received an F this year. Team travel (F) is also a major issue. Food/dining area got a C while the locker room and training room got a C-. The training staff got a C+ while strength coaches got a B, as did nutritionist/dietician.

The travel thing is pretty embarrassing, with players pointing out that the team plane still has ashtrays yet doesn’t have Wi-Fi.

Now, in fairness, there is a new facility with a locker room, weight room and cafeteria going up just outside of the practice fields down at the far end opposite the lighthouse at Gillette. Unfortunately for now, this is something the Krafts will have to wear again along with the Mayo debacle.

The good news is that Vrabel has the willingness to tell guys to shut up and focus on what’s important, but the inability to keep up with modern amenities that even colleges are easily providing has helped contribute to the terrible product on the field for the last handful of years.

With the new facility not opening until 2026, you’ve got to think (hope) ownership makes some of the necessary equipment changes, especially while trying to pursue top-tier free agents.