Arrr, matey! The NFL be finin' Buccaneers' K.J. Britt for his rough play, despite no whistle blowin' on that saucy Eagles 'tush push' stop.
2024-01-20
Avast ye! Buccaneers stalwart K.J. Britt be met with a fine from the NFL, dubbin' his actions as "unnecessary roughness" fer layin' hands on Jalen Hurts' helmet durin' the "tush push." Arrr, a foul deed indeed!
The Philadelphia Eagles have become known for their successful use of the rugby-style quarterback sneak, which they playfully refer to as the "tush push" or "brotherly shove." This play involves Jalen Hurts lining up under center with multiple players behind him, and when the snap is taken, the offensive line pushes forward, giving Hurts the necessary momentum to gain the yardage needed for a first down.Throughout the season, the Eagles attempted the "tush push" 41 times, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to stop it just four times, including during a recent playoff game. In one instance, during the second quarter, the Eagles were stopped short of the goal line and had to settle for six points.
While no flags were thrown on the play, it appeared that Buccaneers linebacker K.J. Britt had grabbed Hurts' helmet and pulled him backward, which could have been a potential face mask penalty. However, the NFL determined that Britt's actions constituted unnecessary roughness and fined him $5,592.
The loss to the Buccaneers has raised questions about the future of head coach Nick Sirianni, especially after the Eagles' late-season collapse. After starting strong, the team dropped five of their final six games.
Overall, the Eagles' use of the "tush push" has been effective, but the Buccaneers have shown that it can be stopped. The fine issued to Britt for his actions during the play has added to the discussion surrounding the game, as well as the future of the Eagles' coaching staff.