Arians' Press Conference 11:15am AZ time

[MrYeahBut]

Man, MB looked drained at the presser, eh? How fortunate are we to have an owner who truly cares about the people in the organization and wants to see the club win as much as we do?!

I think he knows he has his work cut out for him finding someone to replace his now retired coach.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Very very fortunate

Michael B. taking over the team is the most pivotal event for the Cardinals in my 40 years on this planet, IMHO.

This organization has definitely taken steps from being a doormat, to being a competitive team.

There is optimism with change these days.

 

[StreetTruckinTitan]

Man, MB looked drained at the presser, eh? How fortunate are we to have an owner who truly cares about the people in the organization and wants to see the club win as much as we do?!

I didnt see that at all. He looked smiling and upbeat. Keim on the other hand looked like his dog got run over.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Great presser.

What else needs to be said, that he didn't comment on. When a man who has coached longer than I have been alive, says its time for family, can you question him ?

Arians deserves some time on the lake........and I am sure there will be one more voice screaming at the TV when the Cardinals are playing now!

 

[Arz101]

I didnt see that at all. He looked smiling and upbeat. Keim on the other hand looked like his dog got run over.

Thought same. MB was in jolly good mood don't know why.

I thought Arians would take questions. Not sure what to make of it.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Michael B. taking over the team is the most pivotal event for the Cardinals in my 40 years on this planet, IMHO.

This organization has definitely taken steps from being a doormat, to being a competitive team.

There is optimism with change these days.

+1

 

[Mitch]

Excellent article on BA's retirement, mostly in his own words with help from his co-author, Lars Anderson.

Among the number of reasons he gave---he said that for some reason he lost a little of his love for the game this year and that it wasn't fair to his players---the players he thanks so much for the efforts he gave them and the coaches.

The fighter and dreamer in him wanted to send his wife home to Georgia for '18, rent an apartment for a year in Glendale and with Palmer and Fitz take one more run for the roses. But given everything else he said with regard to missing his family and losing a little of his passion to be able to cope with grind and as he said, "being imprisoned" in his office...BA made a gutsy, extremely difficult, but wise decision.

A TV deal may be in the works...and, if so, he could be dynamic and love it as a commentator. Maybe he takes a year off---if so, he certainly deserves it.

Have to give BA credit for knowing when. As those of us in our 60s, 70s and 80s know, it's hard to give up something that you have given your heart and soul to for close to 40 years.

i think BA was just what the Cardinals needed when he was hired in 2013. He taught the Cardinals how to win again and win in exciting fashion. It was a thrilling 3 year run. This is how I will remember him most----in his heyday---and always going for it. Wishing you well in your retirement, BA. You are going to love it.

https://theathletic.com/198876/2018...ly-40-years-coaching-ready-for-my-second-act/

 

[Hollywood]

Thought same. MB was in jolly good mood don't know why.

I thought Arians would take questions. Not sure what to make of it.

Because the reality is that Michael is the leader of this franchise...and he is a really good one. He has quietly become one of the bast owners in sports.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Thanks for the memories Coach... Was a fun ride!

 

[iLLmatiC]

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I teared up watching that to be honest. We are going to miss BA when it's all said and done more than we know. I'm glad he's staying in the valley at least.

 

[iLLmatiC]

Man, MB looked drained at the presser, eh? How fortunate are we to have an owner who truly cares about the people in the organization and wants to see the club win as much as we do?!

One of the reasons why I'm not too worried about this organization after BA leaving.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Great coach and even better man

 

[Mitch]

Michael Bidwill looks very excited and determined.

 

[Chopper0080]

I imagine Bidwill views these past 5 years a building blocks, and looks forward to the opportunity to use them to build even higher.

 

[pemory09]

I didnt see that at all. He looked smiling and upbeat. Keim on the other hand looked like his dog got run over.

Perhaps I read his facial expression wrong. I thought he looked like a guy who was sad to be saying goodbye to an era. Regardless, glad that you all detected him being excited about the future!

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

I agree with the rest of you who feel he help make the Cards 'respectable'. It was the best time to be a Cardinal fan since they came to AZ. I hope we can find a true replacement for this gentleman coach.

 

[PACardsFan]

Thanks so much Bruce. It was a great ride. I’ve always enjoyed our conversations. I hope to see you in York, PA sometime soon!

 

[jmt]

Congrats BA. Enjoy retirement.

Ditto.

 

[Snakester]

It's going to be hard finding a coach as good as BA. I wish him the best for sure. He was the best coach that I have seen us have in my lifetime.

 

[PJ1]

Love how passionate this guy is. He truly cares and not just about himself. All the best to him.

 

[Ronin]

Mike Jurecki
@mikejurecki

Bruce Arians is the first coach since they moved to Phoenix that wasn't fired (Stallings, Ryan, Bugel, Tobin, McGinnis, Green and Whisenhunt)

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

COngrats and thank you to Bruce.

I agree with chopper. BA helped lu te groundwork. Next coach needs to carry on and upwards.