The Tush Push was originally thought of as being on life support after the latest controversy, but that might be further off than some expected.
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared an interesting update on the Tush Push. While several people, including former Eagles star Jason Kelce warned that it could be the last year for the play, Schefter says otherwise.
"Despite the anger about another year of the tush push and the debate it already has sparked this season, the controversial play might not be going anywhere.
League sources told ESPN that there are no assurances that the tush push issue will be brought up for conversation or a vote by the NFL this offseason.
One source told ESPN that, after the hotly contested conversation the play raised last offseason and the emotions it aroused, he believes the issue needs to be tabled for a year before it could be raised again."
There's a chance for a Tush Push to be called in Philly next season
The noise surrounding the play was magnified after the Eagles' 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs last week. There was an incident when the Tush Push was called, and it appeared that two players on the Eagles were over the line of scrimmage.
That one play created an uproar from many in the media, including FOX rules expert Dean Blandino, saying on the air that he is "done with the play," and Schefter saying the game was "won in March." There have been continuous complaints that the play is unsafe and should be considered a "rugby" play with the pushing.
Players pushing piles always happen in games at least once, and there have been zero reports of any injuries occurring after a Tush Push play. The argument for the lack of evidence is the league being "proactive" in avoiding injuries. Eagles fans would call it pure laziness from the rest of the NFL teams for not running the play.
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The mantra from everyone in Philadelphia is "if you don't like them converting a near automatic play, stop it." All the NFL owners voted on it, and it's still here, so a " deal with it " response would be an appropriate response from Eagles fans, players, coaches, and staff members.