Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Snaps at Reporter Over Team President Question

Glendale, Ariz. — A day meant to celebrate the Arizona Cardinals’ future ended with a flash of irritation from the top of the organization. During Thursday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the club’s new training facility—scheduled to open in 2028—owner Michael Bidwill bristled when pressed on why the franchise has not named a team president since he assumed control in 2019.

Bidwill, who served as team president from 2007 until his father Bill Bidwill’s death, has never formally ceded those duties. When a local reporter asked why no successor had been hired, the owner cut the line of inquiry short.

“I am the team president,” Bidwill said flatly. “I am the team president, so next question.”

The terse exchange clarified the organizational structure: Bidwill retains the president’s authority while also serving as principal owner. Yet the delivery—abrupt and dismissive—overshadowed the clarity, reinforcing a perception that the Cardinals too often generate headlines for non-football reasons.

While Bidwill is within his rights to consolidate roles, the moment highlighted ongoing questions about the franchise’s leadership optics. Critics argue that a dedicated president could streamline football operations and bolster credibility. Supporters counter that Bidwill’s hands-on approach is his prerogative as owner.

Either way, the episode added another chapter to a growing list of off-field distractions that have surrounded the organization in recent seasons.