We should talk about Russell Wilson. Today, it was announced that he would be benched for the rest of the season.
Less than two years ago, Russ was traded in a mega-deal to the Denver Broncos from the Seattle Seahawks. His time in Denver is probably over.
Russ wanted a fresh start, but he also wanted more money, he wanted to be the main star, and he thought he could bring his talents to another franchise and repeat the success he had in his early days as a Seahawk.
It didn't work out.
Tony Zarsadias once said to me, "Sometimes you can't read the label when you're stuck inside the bottle."
Russ had it great in Seattle. He had a fan base that adored him, a coach that protected him, a franchise that supported him, and peers that went to bat for him. Somehow, he didn't see it the same way and thought his value was greater elsewhere.
The grass isn't always greener, so take note of your environment and surroundings before you jump to the next opportunity. Be aware of your value and worth, but also be accepting of what more money could bring. New organizations bring new expectations that may leave you wishing you never left.
Amazing to see 👏