McBride's Mea Culpa: A Lesson for the NFL on Fanbase Erosion The Arizona Cardinals' tight end Trey McBride is walking back comments he made in June about the team's fanbase being transient or nonexistent.
This sentiment echoes a wider concern among NFL franchises: the erosion of local fan loyalty.
McBride's apology has been met with relief from fans and media, but it highlights a more profound issue that requires attention from teams and leagues.