Fans, media and players react to Cardinals’ Bruce Arians’ retirement

It was an emotional day for Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians as he announced his retirement after five seasons with the team during a press conference on Monday.

Fans, players and members of the media flooded Twitter to show their support and admiration for a coach who set a single-season franchise wins mark — twice — and who capped off his career by becoming the most winningest coach in Cardinals’ history with a victory against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17.

Below are — just some of — the reactions from the day.

And thats a wrap. Hell of a career for my guy @BruceArians. Played for him for 3 different teams and the game is gonna miss him for sure. Loved playing for you boss enjoy retirement. pic.twitter.com/PO153sWEQt

— AQ Shipley (@aqshipley) January 1, 2018

Thank you @BruceArians for a wild ride on the winning side! 50 wins in 5-years…I would have loved to play under your watch but you would have cut me after my first fight. Love and respect, coach.

— Ron Wolfley (@wolf987FM) January 1, 2018

If everyone in a position of power would change the game and be a champion for change like @BruceArians did for me, the world world would be a much better place. The @Nfl will never be the same. We love you. Cheers to the next phase coach. @AZCardinals #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/3WxlTJArge

— Dr. Jen Welter (@jwelter47) January 1, 2018

I’ve never enjoyed working for a coach more than @BruceArians. I’m sad he’s retiring but so happy for him as a person. pic.twitter.com/FfWb4Rj7Ga

— Tim DeLaney (@tdelaneyaz) January 1, 2018

#ThanksBA for all you’ve done in Arizona. You’re welcome at Chase Field anytime. https://t.co/d286NCAUKu

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) January 1, 2018

Team President Michael Bidwill said BA will continue to be a friend to the organization. #ThanksBA pic.twitter.com/Xeu1FziWlO

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) January 1, 2018

Happy for @BruceArians — going out on his terms. Had an amazing 5-year tenure in the Valley. I absolutely loved having the opportunity to interview him every Monday for the last five years. You'll be missed, BA! @AZCardinals

— Vinny Joe ________ (@Vincemarotta) January 1, 2018

An emotional day. No matter what happens. Its always #BirdGang

— Earl Watford (@EWatts78) January 1, 2018

Your impact on our organization and our community has been more than what anyone could have imagined.

Thanks for everything, @BruceArians! #ThanksBA pic.twitter.com/Q1SoaduUXg

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) January 1, 2018

Enjoy retirement, BA! Thanks for the memories. #AllAZ #ThanksBA https://t.co/iztvWR1dpt

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) January 1, 2018

A BIG thank you, to the Arians family for sharing your husband, father, grandfather with us. Families make so many sacrifices in this business… enjoy this precious time & the lake house! (@AriansFF @JakeBArians)

— Lisa Matthews (@LisaMatthewsAZ) January 1, 2018

Thank you coach @BruceArians , You’re gonna be missed! #FamilyFirst #NoRiskItNoBiscuit

— Big Mark (@MCXM13) January 1, 2018

Thanks for 5 amazing years @BruceArians! We will really miss you and I hope you stay in AZ #RiseUpRedSea #BeRedSeeRed #AZCardinals #Arians

— Ross 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@12ossT) January 1, 2018

Absolutely going to miss @BruceArians as coach of the Cards. Such a great guy, loved his grit and style. Wishing him the best of luck in whatever is next!

— Mike Olbinski (@MikeOlbinski) January 1, 2018

#BeRedSeeRed thank you @BruceArians for everything youve done for us the last 5 years. Always a @AZCardinals fan! Enjoy your retirement! 😭❤️#ThanksBA

— Aya Abdeen (aka the real comedian) (@aabdeen_3) January 1, 2018

Congrats to the best Coach I ever had the opportunity to play for. You gave me my first opportunity, my first game ball. The things you have taught me stick with me everyday. Winningest coach in Cardinals history. @BruceArians pic.twitter.com/vmIWQZNNQ5

— Kerry Taylor (@KerryTaylor15) January 1, 2018

Congratulations on the retirement BA.

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