Trey McBride Retracts “No Arizona Fans” Remark

In June, Cardinals tight end Trey McBride told the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast that “Arizona fans don’t exist,” adding that most residents were newcomers who still cheered teams from their home states. The remark was amplified by co-host Taylor Lewan, a former Arizona-born Titans lineman, who recalled seeing few Cardinals hats before the franchise’s 2009 Super Bowl appearance and noted their disappearance afterward. The comment sparked immediate criticism from local fans and media outlets.

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After a Saturday training-camp practice, McBride issued a public mea culpa, saying he “probably shouldn’t have said that” and that his words “came out wrong.” The apology was delivered directly to the media present at camp.

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McBride entered the NFL as a second-round pick in the 2022 draft. He earned first-team All-Pro honors last season and has been selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his first two years. In April 2025, the Cardinals signed him to a four-year extension worth $76 million, underscoring his value to the organization.

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The podcast excerpt quickly circulated on social platforms, prompting a wave of backlash from Arizona supporters who defended the state’s long-standing sports loyalty. The Cardinals organization has not released a formal statement beyond noting McBride’s on-field apology, and no disciplinary measures have been reported.

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• “Living in Arizona, no one's from Arizona,” — Trey McBride

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