Why Is NFL Not Banning Eagles ‘Tush Push’ In The 2023 Rule Changes?

Both quarterback Jalen Hurts and Eagles coach Nick Sirianni may breathe with ease. They can have their Tush Push!

The quarterback sneak (Tush Push) was not included on the list of proposed rule changes that will be reviewed during the NFL owner’s meetings in Phoenix next week, according to the 2023 playing rule, bylaw, and resolution proposals document that was issued on Thursday according to Kalyn Kahler of The Athletic.

Why Is NFL Not Banning Eagles ‘Tush Push’ In The 2023 Rule Changes?

After the Eagles successfully completed (37 out of 41) of their QB sneak (Tush Push) attempts in the 2022 season, this particular play generated a lot of discussion at the NFL Scouting Combine. They frequently backed up Hurts with a variety of teammates, and it was their job to propel Hurts forward. The incredibly effective play became known as “The Tush Push” across the league.

“Until they change the rules, it’s going to be part of our game,” former Eagles and current Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said. “… It’s a valuable part of anybody’s offense. You saw what Philly did and has done with their offensive line and Jalen Hurts. That’s a great example of using the tools and resources you have to execute that play.”

Said Eagles general manager Howie Roseman: “All I know is everything we’re doing is legal and it works. And just because people do something that’s really good, doesn’t mean it should be outlawed.”

That opinion has actually come to pass as the Tush Push was left out of the NFL’s proposed rule book. Pushing a teammate forward has been permitted since 2005, historically speaking.

“Rather than complain about it, maybe teams should practise perfecting the [Tush Push] like [the Eagles],” one high-level NFL executive told The Philadelphia Inquirer.

What Can Be The Outlined Reasons For Not Banning?

The league may decide against making a modification for the following three unique reasons:

1. A sneak-related rule change wouldn’t be approved by at least nine of the NFL’s 32 franchises. A minimum of 24 of the 32 NFL clubs would need to support a change for it to be put into effect. They wouldn’t have enough votes to pass an amendment, according to basic maths.

2. In addition, it wasn’t even unanimously supported by the competition committee, which is required in order to bring a rule change to the floor. The league’s competition committee currently consists of ten people.

3. According to King, there is also a “pro-Eagles feeling,” which would appear to be reasonable, given that clubs don’t want to “penalise” the Eagles for their success and adherence to the rules.

 

 

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