The San Francisco 49ers have expressed concerns about the quality of the practice field at UNLV's facilities in Las Vegas ahead of the Super Bowl. Players have given mixed reviews, with some praising the facilities while others have criticized the field. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has defended the field, stating that the union agrees there's no problem with it. However, the NFL Players Association has highlighted that 92% of players prefer playing on natural grass fields, and they continue to push for this preference, emphasizing that the rules are outdated. The debate over playing surfaces has gained attention, with the union aiming to steer the NFL towards concessions on gambling and playing surfaces.
The NFLPA executive director says 92% of the players prefer grass fields over turf, adding there's a "hypocrisy" with some stadiums (including MetLife) installing grass for the World Cup and keeping turf for football. (via @PGutierrezESPN). #Jets https://t.co/Nao0VNFsQg
The @NFLPA continues its public push for natural playing surfaces (or the hybrid version to be used in the World Cup) at all NFL stadiums. (NFL/NFLPA data shows associated injury rates on turf/grass were similar in 2021 and '23.) Via @PGutierrezESPN: https://t.co/A8aHy7CLQ5
The San Francisco 49ers’ issues with their practice fields at the Super Bowl gave the NFL Players Association an opportunity to highlight players’ desire for grass fields across the league. https://t.co/cp6mUZ7O3M
A vast majority of players want to play on natural grass fields, NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell said Tuesday. More via @PGutierrezESPN: https://t.co/Ft7M73E2YJ
'It's not rocket science': NFL turf debate rages on although 92% of players prefer grass https://t.co/HTUKf5aWQP
The president of the NFL Players Association is responding to concerns about UNLV's practice fields, where the San Francisco 49ers are practicing ahead of Super Bowl 58. https://t.co/O4Go2cmjzq
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell spoke about pro football players wanting to steer the NFL toward concessions on gambling and playing surfaces. “I feel like you know the rules are outdated.” More details ⤵️ https://t.co/DDWs12CSJq
The NFL Players Association says "plastic was not placed" on the UNLV field where the 49ers are practicing. https://t.co/z7Qx0OwURq
NFL turf debate continues as survey finds 92% of players prefer grass https://t.co/oAxiwNj5Gg via @USATODAY
Nflpa survey revealed that 92% of players prefer to play on grass versus turf. Nflpa continues to stress this to NFL and owners and wants to find a solution, which union leaders believe is reasonable, especially considering MetLife Stadium will put down grass for World Cup.
NFLPA exec Lloyd Howell Jr. says 49ers field at UNLV “isn’t nearly up to snuff with what our players deserve. Hopefully we’ve gotten to a working condition.” NFLPA president JC Tretter takes exception to NFL commish describing it as “playable,” that it’s not same as high quality https://t.co/24dA4GW05D
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell said it was nearly unanimous that polling showed players prefer grass over turf—despite Roger Goodell’s contention otherwise. Howell said some 1,700 players voted, and 92% preferred playing high-quality grass fields (kickers liked turf).
After rocky start, Super Bowl players have rave reviews for UNLV facilities https://t.co/SGLD6Mh3wI https://t.co/Tw6SBt4kPv
Union will respond Wednesday to Roger Goodell's claim that it had no issues with 49ers' practice field https://t.co/6Tv6D3erNm
The Niners had expressed concern to the league that the field on UNLV’s campus is too soft but Goodell said the league has kept close tabs on it and cleared it for use. https://t.co/fCtetmXH1P
On Monday, Roger Goodell said the union agrees there's no problem with the 49ers' Super Bowl practice field. The union will respond during its not-invitation-only press conference on Wednesday. https://t.co/j9FbOvyLXS
“.@unlvfootball has a great facility. The University of Nevada (Reno) doesn’t have that. They need to figure it out.” 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk talks about UNLV’s practice facility: #FTTB 🎥: @MikeDixon_VST, Vegas Sports Today #SuperBowlLVIII | 🌴 @Palms https://t.co/7F8QbuAbJW
San Francisco 49ers players on the UNLV football facilities: "Definitely it's a tip-top facility." "I'm shocked the locker room is that nice." "I love their locker room. It reminds me of Oregon's." "They're great. That's the largest locker room I've ever seen in college." https://t.co/2gycBM5M1t
The San Francisco 49ers have a substandard practice field in Las Vegas, and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell seems more interested in trying to deflect than address the problem. https://t.co/OR0RZtfSDF
NFL insider provides insight on #49ers' concerns surrounding UNLV fields h/t @MikeSilver | #FTTB | #SuperBowl | #SBLVIII https://t.co/ev5PeSWguL .