Colts congratulate Arians on new job

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Arizona Cardinals will make it official during a press conference on Friday that Colts Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians will become their new head coach.

On Friday, the Colts front office was thrilled to see Arians get his first head coaching position in the NFL.

“We congratulate Bruce on this great opportunity with the Arizona Cardinals. The exceptional job he did this past season in keeping this team focused, combined with his long record of accomplishment, made him a very attractive candidate for a head coaching position and we congratulate the Cardinals on their good judgment in selecting him. BA did a remarkable job last season, filling in for his friend and head coach in a time of need. Without BA’s selflessness, leadership, football acumen, and competitive spirit, we couldn’t have had the season we did. We surely will miss BA’s presence as a coach and a friend but we’re delighted for him and we wish Bruce, Chris, and their entire family nothing but the best as they embark on their new journey.” said Colts General Manager Ryan Grigson.

Arians, who filled in for Chuck Pagano during his time away battling Leukemia, will miss his friend not being on the sidelines with him next season.

“We are excited for Bruce, Chris, and his entire family. This is an opportunity of a life time and I know he will do a great job. Arizona hired a great coach but a better man. What he did in my absence was truly remarkable. I am forever in debt to Bruce. He is and always will be a great friend and I wish him nothing but the best as he begins this new chapter in his life.” said Pagano.