The power-shoving quarterback sneak known as the “Tush Push,” which is the hallmark play of the Philadelphia Eagles, appears to have only one way to be stopped.
Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, is apparently leaning toward making it illegal.
It is believed that Goodell has sided with one side in the “Tush Push” dispute; however, we use the word “controversy” with caution because, to the 10-1 Eagles, there is obviously nothing “controversial” about it.
With quarterback Jalen Hurts and Philly’s strong offensive line mauling opponents with their “Brotherly Shove,” it’s just an almost unstoppable short-yardage method of extending drives and scoring scores.
Is there any evidence that the “injury concern” that underlies Goodell’s purported desire to outlaw it from football? Is it because of the play’s “ugly” quality—a criticism we completely get)?
At The Athletic, reporter Dianna Russini presents an intriguing angle: “It’s important to note that not a single member of the Eagles organization is on the competition committee.” Nonetheless, John Mara of the New York Giants, Stephen Jones of the Cowboys, and Ron Rivera of the Washington Redskins are the three opponents in their division that are represented.
Umm. A rule change would need a vote by all 32 owners, thus Goodell actually cannot act unilaterally. Furthermore, it is understandable how the three voters—who are the Giants, Cowboys, and Commanders—might feel.
