After slow start, Cardinals again facing uncomfortable decisions

They are 1-4, with an offense that ranks 22nd in points scored and a defense that lands dead last in points allowed. This week, they lost their ninth consecutive home game in a 45-21 demolition at the hands of the Detroit Lions . They oscillate between close losses and blowouts; wins are only scattered in as a sporadic treat. All of this has sent ire flowing in the direction of head coach Mike LaFleur, who has stood firmly behind quarterback Jacoby Brissett and retained defensive coordinator Nick Rallis.