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Some say more than others when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles’ infamous “tash push.”
The Eagles make a living from playing that signature with many nicknames. In 2024, they led the controversy to a Super Bowl victory. It was enough to reinforce the conversation.
That became especially true when Sean Hochurri led his inner, annoyed principal and told the Washington commander he could award the Eagles an NFC Championship Game score.
Like kids in the playground during a break, some NFL teams have learned that life is not fair and they are ready to do something about it.
Some tried, but almost all failed to replicate the successes pioneered by Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce and Nick Sirianni. The Green Bay Packers have chosen to present a case to ban controversial plays, and NFL owners are scheduled to vote for their fate this week.
The question is, should it be banned? Does “Tush Push” rise to the level of annoying things like stupid Bandz and Fidget Spinners? Is it as dangerous as old-fashioned dodgeball or books caught up in hot political debate?
NFL experts at USA TODAY SPORTS will present cases of “brother’s protrusions” and whether the play should be banned.
Nate Davis
I was able to vote against push plays, but in the future, when I reached the point that it was essentially the whole auto-conversion league, as was the extra point that came about when it was a 20-yard kick. But now? Stopping it in that moment feels like a revenge against the Super Bowl champion Eagles.
After all, the NFL is just a copycat league when you can copy cats, but the Eagles assume they are unparalleled. And I was around them enough to know how they felt.
Pro Bowl Guard Landon Dickerson said he was basically a modified quarterback sneak, so legislating it from the game is problematic.
Left tackle Jordan Meertata told me after Washington Commander’s NFC Championship Game loss last season.
As for concepts, it is dangerous despite a total lack of data supporting that theorem. Is Tush Push going to argue that for him or the defender, he’s more full of physical risk than RB Saquon Barkley barreling towards the goal line where his body is packed full speed?
Do you want my vote to kill Tash’s push? Are you okay. Bring a better case than you’ve seen before. Until then? Stop the Eagles. Or mimic them normally.
Vote: Keep it!
Tyler Dragon
It’s a bit refreshing to see the NFL consider rules that help them defend, as most of the NFL rules seem to respond to attacks and develop defenses. But Tush Push is not a play the NFL should be outlawed.
According to ESPN, the Eagles have had an 86% success rate since launching the Tash Push in 2022. The NFL average is 76%. The success rate is high in short yard situations, but the play is unstoppable.
I’ve all been a little more physical (and still remains safe) on both sides of football. There is no evidence to suggest that Tush Push is a dangerous game. But it’s physical play in NFL games and it’s no longer physical.
Vote: Keep it!
Tom Viera
The Eagles are one of 32 teams with a competitive advantage in this play. According to the following Gen Stats, in 2024, 28 of the 34 “Tush Push” attempts were successfully executed. The other teams are preparing for play, but they can’t stop it yet.
It’s bad for business because it’s bad for entertainment value. Imagine in a few years if all 32 teams have learned to run “Tush Push” successfully. How about that?
Dust the traditional QB sneakers completed by Tom Brady. Tom Brady never gains the same level of rage and never hates “Tush Push.” If the play is banned, Jalen will hurt, and the Eagles may navigate this situation better than many would expect.
Vote: No!
Jack McKessey
The Green Bay Packers’ suggestion to ban plays reads like a kid in a tutletail on a playground that is not included in the latest tag game.
“If that’s the case I You can’t have fun, and then no one should. ”
All 32 teams can perform the exact same play if they choose the same way. There are no “secrets” or “hidden methods,” but the other 31 teams have not tried it yet.
So, Occam’s Razor will say that the Eagles will only perform better quarterback sneak plays than all other teams, and that none of the other teams can effectively execute their own “Tush Push.” It’s a copycat league, but why has this play not been copied effectively in the three years since it was introduced?
It goes without saying that the poor language of the current proposal leaves plenty of room for loopholes and liberal interpretations. And if the rules change I’ll do it Passing, the Eagles and other teams will find these loopholes and come up with other ways to perform effective plays in short yard situations.
Prohibiting play, which only one of the 32 teams has been using effectively and consistently for three years, is like listening to the aforementioned tutletail kids and banning tag games on Recess. The rest of the kids just find other ways to have fun.
Vote: Keep it!
Ayrton Ostly
Winning consistently in the NFL is tough. There are so many ways to find small margins that make a difference each week. Teams should not be punished to find benefits with personnel.
The Eagles have one of the best offensive lines in the league and have a strong runner at quarterback. Leveraging a trench is not a new concept. Philadelphia is better than other teams due to their unique talent on the roster.
Angryly complaining to the teacher (in this case, the NFL) and one child is banned from playing the game just because they are unable to accurately recreate or defeat the game. Find a way to win. Other NFL teams need to keep up with doing it themselves and/or invest in better ways to fight it defensively.
Vote: Keep it!
Nick Blinkerhoff
Death, taxes, and the first down of “Tush Push” is not the only guaranteed in life.
Yes, the other teams failed, but what if they didn’t move forward? Do you want to live in a world where players have acquired Chush? Think about the kids – and the games left behind.
As it is said, some tend to ruin it for the rest. In this case, it’s the Eagles. Careless or not, they pushed the envelopes too far, and their play became too much talked about. It’s very similar to a local restaurant where big celebrities are noticed. You are happy with their revenue and success, but are troubled by a 20-minute wait of 40 and the items on the menu are sold out.
Sometimes there are too many good things, and the Eagles may learn how to do that. “Tush Push” must go.
Vote: No!
Joe Rivera
Just like DJ Khaled, the Eagles struggle with success.
Is it fair to punish Philadelphia for being too good at playing? Probably not. However, unlike the NFL reactionary and party nature of NFL rules changes, it is better to go ahead of this until the league cracks the code that makes the “tash push” make the dern near the auto.
Certainly not all of the other 31 squads have world-class offensive lines and quarterbacks that can crouch down Volkswagen, and at least a small percentage hasn’t been so for a long time.
But as a fan, do you want to wait until the point where the other teams are pushing their quarterbacks more on the majority of Sunday than the other teams? Want to see drama and suspense sucked out of critical short yard situations? It doesn’t sound like an interesting product to watch.
The Eagles’ success could not be reproduced with “Tush Push.” That doesn’t mean that the league will never do that. I’d like to know what it looks like on NFL Sunday.
Vote: No!
The final tally
Please keep it: 4 votesProhibited: 3 votes
