
The “Tush Push” has become what appears to be nothing short of a cheat code for the Philadelphia Eagles, and some of their NFL competitors aren’t happy about it.
Specifically, the Green Bay Packers recently filed a petition to ban the play that entails teammates shoving a quarterback forward on a designed QB sneak. The play’s detractors often point to safety concerns as the reason why they want the play outlawed.
***Translation:***The ‘Tush Push’ has become a significant subject of debate, as the Eagles utilize it successfully, while other teams like the Packers seek its ban due to safety issues.
Nick Sirianni passionately defended the play during the NFL Scouting Combine, stating the play has been crucial to their success, particularly during their Super Bowl run.
***Translation:***Nick Sirianni strongly supports the Tush Push for its effectiveness and importance to the team’s performance.
Kelce views banning the play as going against the spirit of competition. “Maybe the Eagles just happen to be really, really good at it,” he recently said on The Steam Room podcast, via ABC News New York. “Is that fair to necessarily punish a team just because they’re better at it than everybody else? I don’t think that that’s fair.”
***Translation:***Kelce believes it’s unjust to penalize a team for excelling at a tactic like the Tush Push.
One would expect that the “Tush Push” will be discussed during this year’s NFL owners meeting. If the “Tush Push” is banned, it will require at least 75% of the owners to vote in favor of ending the play.
***Translation:***The future of the Tush Push will be a topic of discussion in the upcoming NFL owners meeting, and it may require a majority vote to ban it.