Twitter Reacts to Cardinals Ridding Themselves of Kliff Kingsbury

The Arizona Cardinals now enter an offseason with openings at head coach and general manager. Most fans were quite happy to hear the news.

The Arizona Cardinals will be without Steve Keim and Kliff Kingsbury, according to a press release from the team:

'Tempe, AZ - The Arizona Cardinals Football Club today announced that head coach Kliff Kingsbury has been relieved of his duties. In addition, General Manager Steve Keim has decided to step away from his position in order to focus on his health. The team wishes them well and thanks both of them for their contributions."

The Cardinals now look for their fourth head coach and second general manager since 2013, and fans couldn't be happier. 

Some celebrations started yesterday after the Cardinals lost their last seven games of the regular season.

kliff kingsbury trying to get into cardinal’s facilities tomorrow pic.twitter.com/BbIppNEMqS

— ms. spicee if ur nasty (@jadedspicee) January 8, 2023

But there's already speculation on his future. 

Kliff Kingsbury was just fired in Arizona.

He should be the #Patriots number one target at offensive coordinator.

Kingsbury wasn't a great head coach - but he can call an offense. PLUS, he'll be paid by the #Cardinals through 2027.

Kingsbury can take Mac to the next level.

— Mike Kadlick (@mikekadlick) January 9, 2023

Something to keep an eye on with the Cards firing Kliff Kingsbury: Heard some talk this weekend in coaching circles that IF Sean McVay stays with the Rams, Kliff may come back to LA (he was on staff at USC for a quick minute before the Cards hired him) joining the Rams staff.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 9, 2023

Some believe it wasn't a smart move to fire him.

Kliff Kingsbury just got fired after a Tumultuous year in Arizona. He got the job because of his relationship with Kyler Murray and helped the team year over year improve until this season. Not a smart move to sign him to an extension through 2027 ten months ago then fire him.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 9, 2023

Regardless, at least he's getting paid. 

Kliff Kingsbury is getting head coach money for the next 5 years. He wins!

— Bob Fescoe (@bobfescoe) January 9, 2023

Though he did seem surprised. 

I'm told when Kliff Kingsbury met with the staff to inform them of the news he had a "surprised and distraught" demeanor on his face, per league source. Subsequently staff were told "some of them may be retained."

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 9, 2023

The streets of Twitter relinquishes nobody as a prisoner, however. 

Never forget how when the Cardinals hired Kliff Kingsbury they used “is friends with Sean McVay” as part of his accomplishments

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) January 9, 2023

There is some bright in every dark situation.

Kliff Kingsbury gets fired and Arthur Smith moves up 1 more spot in the rankings for most handsome head coach.

To the top we go!

— CC (@TheActualCC) January 9, 2023

The Kliff Kingsbury era fizzled out but we will always have this timeless photo pic.twitter.com/s3wi0gg2lD

— Kyle Odegard (@Kyle_Odegard) January 9, 2023

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