TEMPE, Ariz. -- It didn’t take long for the news to spread on Twitter that Todd Bowles left his post as the Arizona Cardinals' defensive coordinator to become coach of the New York Jets.

Some of Bowles' now-former players shared their feelings toward their former coach and wished him luck in 140 characters or less:

Big Dawg. Congrats to coach Bowles. Great coach, innovator & teacher. — Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) January 14, 2015

Excited for Coach Bowles making the HC jump! Those guys in @nyjets got a heck of coach, one of the smartest I've ever played for! — Rashad Johnson (@49foyamind49) January 14, 2015

Congratulations to Coach Bowles on getting the @nyjets head coaching Job. Well deserved. Proud of you coach. — ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) January 14, 2015

Coach Bowles is a very smart coach. 1 of the smartest coaches I've been around. Has a very similar scheme 2 Rex so the defense won't change — ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) January 14, 2015

For the guys on defense in NY. A great Hire. — ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) January 14, 2015

Congrats to Coach Bowles becoming a HC. I've learned so much over the past 2 years. I expect nothing but great things! — Lorenzo Alexander (@onemangang97) January 14, 2015