We are hours away from the owners for all 32 NFL teams voting on a proposed ban of the Eagles ' short-yardage play, the Tush Push. Two weeks ago, the Packers proposed changing Rule 12, Section 1, ahead of the NFL's annual league meetings, asking for a permanent ban.
During Day 1 of the meetings, Kalyn Kahler of ESPN reported that the proposal has supporters and that there was “heated” back and forth today in the football ops session about the proposed ban.
The Eagles utilize a standard quarterback sneak that incorporates lining up two players behind Jalen Hurts, who receives the snap, uses his powerful legs (600-pound squat), with the push of his two fellow Eagles from behind, attempts to gain the necessary yardage for a fresh set of downs or a touchdown.
The play has been so incredibly effective for the Eagles that Hurts finished in a tie for the fifth-most rushing touchdowns (14) in 2024, and he's halfway to 100 (55 rushing scores) after just four whole years as a starter.
Green Bay's proposal to prohibit the play has focused on two main reasons: Player safety and the pace of play. ESPN reports no injury data to support the ban, rather a hypothetical conversation centered on potential injuries.
With coaches and GMs from all 32 NFL teams in Florida and meeting with the media, here are some reactions and candid statements from NFC coaches after AFC coaches voiced their opinions on Monday.
Matt LaFleur on why he’s in favor of banning the tush push: pic.twitter.com/Jdn3w3zF4E
— Pete Dougherty (@PeteDougherty) April 1, 2025
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: What NFC coaches are saying about the 'Tush Push' at owners' meetings
