During a June appearance on the "Bussin' with the Boys" podcast, Trey McBride—the Cardinals' tight end—made remarks that Arizona fans were non‑existent and transient, stating, “Living in Arizona, no one’s from Arizona…they’re all fans of their own teams.”\n\nFollowing the Cardinals’ Saturday training‑camp practice, McBride issued a mea culpa, saying, “I probably shouldn’t have said that…the fan base is great…we have a tremendous fan base.” He added that Arizona’s loyal supporters deserve a team that wins.\n\nThe comments came after McBride, drafted by the Cardinals in the second round in 2022, signed a four‑year extension worth $76 million in April 2025 and earned first‑team All‑Pro honors last season. Host Taylor Lewan—an Arizona native now with the Tennessee Titans—reminded listeners that Cardinals hats were scarce before the 2009 Super Bowl and disappeared after the game.\n\nMcBride expressed love for the state, saying, “I love it here in Arizona and I hope they love me too…the fans are great and I’m excited for this year to give them something to be proud of.”