Trey McBride regrets offseason comments about Cardinals fans
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Cardinals tight end Trey McBride apologized for offseason comments suggesting Arizona lacks native fans, acknowledging his remarks came out wrong and expressing appreciation for the loyal fanbase.
- McBride emphasized his love for Arizona and commitment to giving fans a winning team to support, highlighting the importance of competitive success to attract and retain fan interest.
- His original comments noted that many Arizona residents are transplants who support other teams, making it challenging to cultivate a strong local fanbase without improved team performance.
- The Cardinals have struggled competitively, reaching the playoffs only once since 2016 and competing in a division with multiple Super Bowl contenders, which has impacted fan engagement.
- McBride is viewed as a positive presence on the team, but the Cardinals need significant improvement to draw consistent fan support in Arizona.
