Cardinals fans react to news that Carson Palmer will play in 2017
Feb 9, 2017, 2:12 PM
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
(AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
As with anything that happens, whether a Super Bowl comeback or a dancing cat, the internet had some fun reactions to the news that Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer will play in 2017.
Many fans expressed excitement that the 37-year-old will return to play his fifth season for the Cards in 2017.
— Jim Connell (@Jim_Connell_417) February 9, 2017
Carson Palmer back?? pic.twitter.com/ATAdKN6Wjm
— Matthew Vincent (@Born_MVP) February 9, 2017
Great news.Had my fingers crossed we'd get to Carson & Larry back & playing over here at Twickenham.#Britishbirdgang
— Tom Marshall (@aredzonauk) February 9, 2017
With the gang back, it is now time to get that Super Bowl Ring…Let's win one for the old folks! #BeRedSeeRed #BirdGang
— Ray Shefska (@rasisjaz) February 9, 2017
Carson. Bruce. Larry. Let's go. #BirdGang pic.twitter.com/ndBefZPTgR
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) February 9, 2017
yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
— santiago rocha (@santiagorocha21) February 9, 2017
The joy was not unanimous however. The Cardinals stumbled to a 7-8-1 record last season, missing the playoffs and falling well short of preseason expectations.
Some put the blame for the disappointing season on Palmer. He put up 4,233 yards with 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, but struggled early in the season and did not get much protection from his offensive line. Others feel he’s too old and the Cardinals need to move to a younger successor.
BOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/zIpy8PJx27
— Megan (@Wonder_Bubbles) February 9, 2017
@NFL based on what. Sorry, but he was hopeless this season. Without a watertight offensive line he is a constant sack-fest
— Derek H (@degzo) February 9, 2017
We need to move on, he isn't in his prime. https://t.co/ucB7ZR1yF9
— Braeden Mueller (@Bmulesports) February 9, 2017
why couldn't he have done this on Monday instead of ruining our weekend?
— Sun Devil Mike (@djgazooz) February 9, 2017
Palmer’s decision is not very surprising given that wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald announced his intention to play in 2017 last week.
With both of them on hand, the Cardinals will be out for redemption in 2017.
