Arr! The scurvy NFL denies the rumors of banning the 'tush push', as them Eagles keep dominatin'! This game beevolved, me hearties!
2023-12-13
Word on the briny deep be that the Eagles' swashbucklin' "tush push" bein' yammered about by the league for a potential prohibition, but the NFL be denyin' it come Wednesday. Arrr, those scallywags!
In a humorous tone reminiscent of a 17th-century pirate, the article discusses the rumored potential ban on the infamous "tush push" or "brotherly shove" play used by the Philadelphia Eagles. The NFL competition committee was said to be discussing the ban, but NFL head of football operations Troy Vincent Sr. denied these rumors during a league meeting. Vincent stated that the play has evolved and refuted claims that it would be banned.The Athletic reported that some within the league office considered the tush push to be an "ugly" play, with both teams piling on top of each other as quarterback Jalen Hurts was shoved over for a first down or touchdown. Some players felt that this play allowed for taking advantage of the rules by pushing but not pulling. However, The Athletic noted that there was more support for keeping the tush push than banning it.
Vincent's comments show that the league views the situation differently. The tush push has become a signature play for the Eagles, especially last season when Hurts scored twice using it. Other teams have tried to replicate the success of the Eagles with this play, but it hasn't been as effective.
Vincent stated that Philadelphia does the tush push better than anyone else. He emphasized that punishing a team for doing something well wouldn't be fair. Additionally, Vincent mentioned that there was not enough data to prove a greater injury risk associated with the play.
The article concludes by mentioning that Vincent also discussed other rules being considered by the league, such as fumbles going through the end zone resulting in a touchback and fair catches on kickoffs. In the end, it seems that the Eagles will continue to use the tush push to pester defenses in short-yardage situations.