Head coach Bruce Arians and quarterback Carson Palmer both joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2013. Their tenures in the Valley ended one day apart. The day after Arians retired, Palmer called it a career. Palmer also played for the Bengals and Raiders in his 15-year career. Here is the reaction on social media to Palmer's retirement announcement:
An open letter from Carson Palmer.
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) January 2, 2018
Carson calls it a career » https://t.co/3tkaqIqQaD#CheersToCarson pic.twitter.com/9m8Qs5yWpQ
One of the classiest farewells I've ever seen from a player. Thank you for some great memories. Best of luck @carsonpalmer #CheersToCarson #BeRedSeeRed https://t.co/lxNsroyt2m
— John Hook Fox 10 (@JohnHookfox10) January 2, 2018
#CheersToCarson Thanks for some great memories during your time here in AZ. Wish you could have won the Super Bowl ring you so rightly deserve, just wasn’t meant to be. I look forward to your first round induction into the Football Hall of Fame!
— Up and Coming Chef (@CovenantBuyers) January 2, 2018
I guess it’s better to let the team know in advance. However, I will still miss him. #CheersToCarson pic.twitter.com/5NKrvgNbEY
— John Alvarado (@john_chris_1) January 2, 2018
Along w/setting single season @AZCardinals team records (2015) for passing yds (4,671), TD passes (35), & passer rating (104.6) - Carson Palmer finishes his career w/35 game-winning drives and 22 4th Qtr comebacks (15 GW drives/nine 4Q comebacks w/#AZCardinals). #CheersToCarson
— Paul Calvisi (@PaulCalvisi) January 2, 2018
Revisiting the trade that brought Carson Palmer to @AZCardinals on April 2, 2013.
— Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) January 2, 2018
First-year GM Steve Keim sent AZ’s 6th rd pick in ‘13 (176th) & a conditional ’14 pick (7th rd/235th) to Raiders for Palmer & OAK's 7th rd pick in ‘13 (219th)#CheersToCarson pic.twitter.com/yDcpXvv2U6
A good career in my eyes Carson. I’ve watched you since Capo. So it’s been a long time. Salute.#CheersToCarson
— PIZZA GOD 🍕🙏🏾 (@jasoncraig__) January 2, 2018
Sad to hear Carson Palmer is retiring. He was the first NFL QB named Carson so I always liked him. #CheersToCarson — Carson Ghrigsby (@RCG_Uncensored) January 2, 2018
A 🐐. Thank you #3 #1stroundfantasydraftpickeveryyear #CheersToCarson pic.twitter.com/RKEUglOERJ
— 🌹 (@EricAllbright_) January 2, 2018
Will honestly miss these 2 leaders on the team! They have taught me so much on/off the field. I seriously owe so much to Carson & @BruceArians for how they have gotten me to where I am in my career/life today. I wish you all the best as you start the next stages of life! pic.twitter.com/6t5LwfvBf6
— David Johnson (@DavidJohnson31) January 2, 2018
Congrats to Carson Palmer on one hell of a career. My favorite all time teammate is walking away on his terms. Not many people have that opportunity. Its been an honor and a privilege to block for you and be your teammate. Enjoy retirement brother! pic.twitter.com/x68LK4gZ1b
— AQ Shipley (@aqshipley) January 2, 2018
Carson Palmer had a terrific NFL career with prolific seasons for multiple franchises...but his best attributes were his toughness on the field and his kindness off of it. All the best, #3!
— Dave Pasch (@DavePasch) January 2, 2018
Congratulations to Carson Palmer on an outstanding career - thanks for the memories! @AZCardinals
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) January 2, 2018
What a competitor. And a good guy. You’ll be missed, Carson. Some of your best years are ahead of you! Thanks for being great to work with! @SNFonNBC https://t.co/wbXeRaZhFc
— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) January 2, 2018
Congratulations to Carson Palmer on an excellent career. He was one of the best leaders I ever played with. A great teammate and a better person. https://t.co/1wxSWY4fmF
— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) January 2, 2018
Hard to find a nicer guy or tougher competitor out there. Congrats, Carson, on a truly legendary career #CheersToCarson https://t.co/9pxfIWWNuB
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) January 3, 2018
The best ✌🏻 https://t.co/gbK3kTa6Mr
— Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB) January 2, 2018
Congratulations Carson Palmer on a tremendous career! It was a pleasure to play with and learn under you.. Fight On Forever!! ✌🏼
— Matt Barkley (@MattBarkley) January 2, 2018
A Carson Palmer note: A few years ago a coach I know who'd worked with him in college asked Carson if he could get him tickets to a Cardinals game. Carson responded by getting him tickets AND putting the guy up in a 5-star hotel for the weekend.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 2, 2018
Good luck to Carson Palmer in retirement. When he dealt with me, it was important to him that he explain things so deeply that even I would understand. Just a very, very good person—and one of the best at the total craft of quarterbacking.
— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) January 2, 2018
@AZCardinals Even with a divided opinion between #BirdGang fans signing another QB at the tail end of his career, that never stopped you from walking on the field and play with all your heart. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and love for the game! #GodBless #CarsonPalmer pic.twitter.com/ZahVjZV33Q
— 🔥The Red Rage🔥 (@Big_Red_Rage) January 2, 2018
Carson Palmer was 38-21-1 with the Cardinals (.642 winning percentage)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 2, 2018
Palmer led the Cardinals to franchise records in wins and points in 2015.
He set franchise records with 4,671 yards passing and 35 TD passes that season. pic.twitter.com/UBeff6I6Mg
In a stretch between 2013-16, recently retired @AZCardinals QB Carson Palmer won 27 consecutive games in which AZ led entering 4th quarter. Also led 13 game-winning drives in that span, 2nd most in the NFL.
— Mike Helm (@AZ_Helm) January 2, 2018
Not many ppl can say they've blocked for one of their favorite players.
— Earl Watford (@EWatts78) January 2, 2018
