The Arizona Cardinals are ushering in a new era this season, with veteran Jacoby Brissett stepping in as the starting quarterback after the team parted ways with Kyler Murray. While the Cardinals aren't expected to be Super Bowl contenders, the transition hasn't been entirely smooth—Brissett is reportedly seeking a reworked contract before taking the field in Week 1. Head coach Mike LaFleur has downplayed the tension, saying, "Everything is good from a dialogue standpoint," but the uncertainty adds to the challenges facing a team in rebuild mode.

Even when the on-field product is a work in progress, the Cardinals know how to keep fans talking. This year's schedule release video was meant to be a fun way to build excitement, but it quickly backfired. The team used AI to create the video, featuring their mascot, Big Red, in a way that fans found cringeworthy rather than clever.

Social media erupted with criticism. One fan posted, "Get this AI slop out of here—this is genuinely embarrassing. Awful team, awful owner, awful social team. We’re the joke of the league for a reason." Another added, "If being the worst team in the NFL wasn't enough punishment, our social team is posting AI slop now." The backlash didn't stop there, with calls for ownership to sell the team growing louder.

It's a tough spot for a franchise already facing an uphill battle on the field. But if there's one thing football fans love, it's an underdog story. The Cardinals have a chance to win back some goodwill if they can exceed expectations this season. For now, they'll have to weather the storm—both on the gridiron and in the court of public opinion.