January 6th, 2025
by William Earp
by William Earp
Yesterday afternoon, Bryce Young, the up-and-coming franchise quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, had his best game ever. He lived up to his nickname, "Carolina Reaper" with a win against the Falcons, who were fighting for a place in the playoffs. Bryce has struggled at times since being drafted in 2023, but in the past two months, his confidence and leadership have skyrocketed. During the game yesterday, Bryce's renewed confidence was seen through a touchdown pass that, moments after its release, would become an iconic moment in his young career. He threw a look-away pass to his tight end, Tommy Tremble.
A look-away pass is when you pass the ball and turn around before you see it get caught. Steph Curry is known for his look-away three-point shot. The difference here with Bryce is that while Steph has confidence in his shot to fall, Bryce has to have confidence in his teammate to do his part. Once he released the ball, someone else had to do their part. Bryce had the ultimate confidence in Tremble to seal the deal.
This play is emblematic of how leaders should be with their teams. Too often, we make a pass and ask someone to complete a task, but we stay laser-focused on every minute detail of what is being done. When we do this, we don't trust the people we are working with.
Jesus gave His disciples moments to act on their own. He sent them out to minister in groups of two with instructions on what to do and how to operate, then he let them go to work. He didn't stand around the corner watching their every move. They were trained, prepared, and excited to go. He had done His part.
It's time to give your team some room and look away. Have that iconic moment with them. They know when you were watching. This pass was cool for Bryce, but can you imagine how it felt for Tremble? For a team that is going into the off-season from a hard year, to know that his quarterback trusts him like that? This could be the beginning of a Mahomes/Kelce or Brady/Gronk relationship. As a Panthers fan, I hope so, but either way, these moments are great for everyone. Give your team some room to work and show that you trust them.
You chose them for a reason, show them.
A look-away pass is when you pass the ball and turn around before you see it get caught. Steph Curry is known for his look-away three-point shot. The difference here with Bryce is that while Steph has confidence in his shot to fall, Bryce has to have confidence in his teammate to do his part. Once he released the ball, someone else had to do their part. Bryce had the ultimate confidence in Tremble to seal the deal.
This play is emblematic of how leaders should be with their teams. Too often, we make a pass and ask someone to complete a task, but we stay laser-focused on every minute detail of what is being done. When we do this, we don't trust the people we are working with.
Jesus gave His disciples moments to act on their own. He sent them out to minister in groups of two with instructions on what to do and how to operate, then he let them go to work. He didn't stand around the corner watching their every move. They were trained, prepared, and excited to go. He had done His part.
It's time to give your team some room and look away. Have that iconic moment with them. They know when you were watching. This pass was cool for Bryce, but can you imagine how it felt for Tremble? For a team that is going into the off-season from a hard year, to know that his quarterback trusts him like that? This could be the beginning of a Mahomes/Kelce or Brady/Gronk relationship. As a Panthers fan, I hope so, but either way, these moments are great for everyone. Give your team some room to work and show that you trust them.
You chose them for a reason, show them.
William Earp
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