The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the big game, and the 'Tush Push' a.k.a. 'Brotherly Shove is under scrutiny again.
Never mind there were failed attempts to ban the play during the 2023 offseason. Never mind other NFL teams have added the same play to their playbook. What's the issue? Does Philly owe the league an apology because they're better at it?
The play gained national attention after the NFC Championship Game. Here we go again with the complaints.
There are theories that we could see it for the final time in Super Bowl LIX. Might this find its way back to the debate table again?
The Eagles continue to hear criticism about the Brotherly Shove despite its acceptance from the NFL.
For those not familiar with the 'Brotherly Shove', we're basically discussing a quarterback sneak. It's a play that has existed for almost as long as football has; however, these days teammates can get in behind the signal-caller and push him for more leverage and the necessary yardage.
The Eagles have done it so well that it's been coined 'The Brotherly Shove'. Their success rate is 82-83%. The league average remains at 76%. So, this is our problem? People are angry because Philly is too good at running it?
After attempting to ban it last season, the 'Tush Push' remained a legal play entering the 2024 season. Any team is allowed to run the same play. However, events from the NFC Championship Game caused more uproar.
In the fourth quarter, Philly lined up for a goal-line attempt. Washington's defense continuously jumped offsides to try and beat the snap count. After four penalties, the refs warned the Commanders a score could be awarded. Queue the chaos. Most of us didn't know this was even a rule.
Onlookers are calling for a ban once and for all. They're upset the Birds are unstoppable when running the play, but during the AFC Championship Game, the Buffalo Bills attempted their version of the QB sneak. They were stopped on all four of their attempts.
So, what are we doing here? Are we banning the Birds for being better at something than everyone else? What's next? Do we ban Dallas Goedert's stiff arm or A.J. Brown from running the slant route because opposing NFL defenses can't stop any of that either?
Maybe the Bills needed to readjust because they couldn't move Chiefs' defensive tackle Chris Jones. It's amazing how that type of thing happens! All eyes will focus on the Eagles' offense in Super Bowl LIX, especially when Philly is in short-yardage situations.
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