Fans mock GMFB ‘bizarre’ decision to use AI robot Axel to make 2025 NFL season predictions on live TV

GOOD Morning Football have marked the upcoming 2025 NFL season with their official pundit predictions.

New members to the GMFB cast have been unveiled as the NFL season rapidly approaches.

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WWE star Seth Rollins is set to feature as a guest host as the show breaks new ground.

This includes the unveiling of an AI robot named Axel, who has been tasked with making season predictions.

Host Kyle Brandt, 46, asked, “Alright, Axel. I said you have charisma. Are you ready to roll? Are you ready to make some picks?”

After an awkward pause, Axel responded with an elongated, “Let’s go!”

Fans have wasted no time in ridiculing the bizarre decision, sharing their disappointment on X.

One fan posted, “It’s a sad state of affairs that GMFB has to use a robot on segments. I miss when this show first started.”

Another added, “Remember when this show was decent?”

Fans have criticized the decision, claiming that human experts are better equipped to deliver their predictions.

“Great. Lets just replace the likes of Kay Adams, Nate Burleson, and Peter Schrager with an AI bot,” vented one fan.

Others had a more direct response, with a fan simply posting, “No more of this.”

Former Princeton running back Brandt is the only remaining original cast member.

This comes after major changes were announced to the GMFB cast for 2025.

Concerns are mounting over the show’s decline in quality as ESPN’s purchase of the NFL Network pends.

Further key changes to shows including GMFB are expected as ESPN are set to stamp their own mark on the NFL Network.

Despite this, many believe GMFB is past the point of no return with Axel being promoted as the latest gimmick.

One fan posted, “This is what NFL Network is airing on their flagship show 72 hours before the start of the season. There’s nothing to ruin.”

Axel’s unveiling comes as GMFB kick off Prediction Week for 2025.

The AI robot claims that New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter will be named as Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Meanwhile, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty has been lined up to claim the offensive award.

Only three teams have received universal backing from GMFB’s pundits, with the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers expected to top the league.