Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown had a decision to make following Frank Reich's move of desperation. 

Brown could have sulked, tucked his tail, and walked away, or he could have continued doing the job as he knew how. He chose the latter after Reich elected to take back play-calling duties on Wednesday following pressure from ownership to see positive results in Week 11. 

“This is a grown man’s business, and I’m going to handle this the same way I will every situation moving forward, that’s as a grown man,” Brown said. "One thing a leader does not do is tuck his tail between his legs and find ways to run and hide from conflict or adversity. To me, it’s the exact opposite. Stand tall, keep chopping wood, and you’ll find ways to fix problems and help people. That’s what it’s about."

The offense under Reich and Brown has been putrid at best and mind-numbing at worst. 

The Panthers managed two offensive touchdowns in three games under Brown while averaging 237.3 yards and 16.3 first downs a game. Reich’s initial six-game stretch resulted in 10 offensive touchdowns, 294.7 yards, and 20.7 first downs a game.

Regardless of how the cake is sliced, it is still bad cake. And that has resulted in the pressure from ownership to see improvement in Bryce Young and the offense entirely. 

The move to take back play-calling duties is a clear act of desperation. Reich wants to go down with the ship he has to see is sinking. It is the mid-point in the NFL season, and the Panthers hold less than a one percent chance at making the playoffs. 

Brown knows the move wasn't personal. It was a business decision. And one that may have come too late to save Reich from the bottom of the proverbial circling drain. 

Panthers switch play-calling duties again, Bryce Young indicates he’s unfazed by the change

Frank Reich, the often confusing Carolina Panthers head coach, has elected to reclaim play-calling duties as the team’s offense has floundered and its season ran off the rails.