Inside NFL fight over tush push ... and what's next
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The quarterback sneak used to great effect by Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles remains a legal play in the NFL – at least for now.
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Several Hall of Fame NFL players have expressed support for the controversial "Tush Push" play.
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Former Eagles center Jason Kelce called the Tush Push "grueling" and that it was tough on him. Now, others around the NFL are holding up those comments as evidence against the play.
One team doctor inside the NFL pushed back against a justification behind the idea of banning the tush push, according to The Athletic's Chase Daniel. Daniel said in the newest episode of the Scoop City podcast the doctor believes "there is zero data" that says the tush push creates added health and safety concerns for players.
The Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the Philadelphia Eagles' "tush push" quarterback sneak play has some support from NFL's competition committee.
The tush push ban will be one of the most debated topics at the NFL's annual league meetings in Palm Beach, Florida.
An ESPN report states that some executives and coaches believe the propsal to ban the Eagles' "tush push" play was made out of spite.
The “tush push” is causing a lot of strife among the NFL ranks. The Packers’ proposal to ban the version of the quarterback sneak the Eagles have used in recent years sparked a “heated” exchange during the football operations meeting Sunday at the league’s annual meeting in Palm Beach, according to ESPN.
Green Bay Packers' proposal to ban the 'Tush Push' has support within the competition committee, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN on Sunday
Will the "Tush Push" be banned? The Packers' proposal is reportedly gaining steam within the NFL. A vote is coming soon.
Today's question: What are your thoughts on the NFL considering revisions to the "Tush Push" rule?