Trey McBride Admits Mistake, Vows to Make Up for It
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride has issued a public apology after making insensitive comments about the fanbase during the offseason. Speaking in a recent podcast, he admitted that he 'probably shouldn’t have said' what he did and now wants to bring success back to the team.
McBride made controversial remarks on Bussin’ With The Boys when he said: ‘Living in Arizona, no one’s from Arizona. Everyone has kind of moved in from another state, so they’re all fans of their own teams, so now you have the Arizona that sits there and there’s no Arizona fans in Arizona.’ He clearly regrets these comments and wants to foster better connections with the local support.
“Yeah, I probably shouldn’t have said that,” McBride told reporters. “It came out wrong, and obviously the fanbase is great. We have a tremendous fanbase. Arizona’s been here, loyal fans to all the sports teams here, and we’re very lucky to have a lot of these guys.”
Why Arizona Cardinals Face Fan Engagement Challenges
The Cardinals aren’t currently competitive; they’ve only made it to the playoffs once since 2016. They compete in a division with three Super Bowl winners, which can draw away from potential local interest. Winning games and building on fan loyalty are crucial for reinvigorating community support.
McBride’s Apology: A Sign of Team Improvement
In his apology, McBride acknowledged the importance of bringing success to the Cards and said he hopes to make sure those loyal fans have something to be proud of.