The proposed ban on the tush push play at the NFL meetings in Minneapolis fell short of votes, receiving only 22 out of 32 franchises’ support. Key supporters included the New England Patriots and several other teams like the Eagles, who popularized the tactic in 2022. The Eagles' success rate for this maneuver is significantly higher than the NFL average, sparking mixed opinions among coaches on its defense challenge. The failure to pass the ban indicates lingering debate on play safety versus strategic advantages in the league.
"What I think we should not do and be careful of is there's a lot of different plays that you have to defend, that the offense does well."
"Since beginning using the tush push, the Eagles have converted 91.3 percent of their quarterback sneaks into either a first down or a touchdown."
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