Are you running out of time to play “Tush Push” in the NFL?
One anonymous team has submitted a proposal to ban the Philadelphia Eagles from the infamous play, according to Troy Vincent Sr., the NFL vice president of football operations. Judy Battista of NFL Network reported on Vincent’s comments on Monday.
Over the past few years, the Eagles’ quarterback sneak version has become an important part of their offense. With a good offensive line of lines, a physically powerful quarterback and a completed run, Philadelphia was able to successfully run the play when he needed yards below 2 yards.
To run the play, quarterback Jalen Hurts takes a snap and surge behind the dog-keeping offensive line, pushing Saquon Barkley and Tart End Dallas Goedert back from behind.
High success rates of play have made them less popular with the opposing teams and certain fans and members. Currently, one team (still anonymous) is trying to ban it.
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It is unclear exactly what the anonymous team would like to ban, as representatives of the NFL football operations did not respond immediately to requests for comment on the proposal.
Perhaps they are trying to remove the NFL of quarterback sneak play altogether, or they want to ban the Eagles variation. Maybe that team is fine for all other teams to try and sneak quarterbacks, unless it’s Philadelphia.
How does rule changes work in the NFL?
The proposal to ban “Tush Push” will be reviewed first by the NFL Competition Commission to become the official rule. This includes a variety of team owners, front office staff, and even active head coaches. According to the NFL, the committee is directed to consider the following questions regarding new rules or changes to rules:
Will change improve the game? How will it be hosted? How will it be coached? Can players apply rules to the field? Will the changes provide more protection for the player?
Once the NFL Competition Committee outlines how rules changes will be implemented, all 32 team owners will vote on whether the rules will be adopted at their annual league meetings. The new rules require a 75% approval rating (24 out of 32 teams) to pass.
Last year’s rules change included the implementation of a new NFL kickoff format and banning hip drop tackles.