Picture this: a play so polarizing it’s sparking sideline debates hotter than Buffalo wings at a tailgate. Welcome to the NFL’s latest drama—the tush push.
On Sunday, Green Bay’s proposal to ban the controversial quarterback sneak—popularized by the Eagles—ignited fiery talks at league meetings. Sources say competition committee members, including coaches Sean McVay and Sean McDermott, huddled in a hallway for an “animated” chat post-meeting.
The Packers argue the play risks player safety and disrupts pace, but critics call it a thinly veiled jab at Philly’s dominance. “It reeks of jealousy,” one exec told ESPN. But here’s the twist. No injury data backs the safety claims. Instead, critics say it’s about aesthetics. “Do [fans] want that play run 50 times?” a source mused. However, only Philly and Buffalo ran it over five times last year…
Tush Push update per ESPN:
► proposal to ban the tush push has support within the competition committee
► during the football operations Sunday session, PHI GM Howie Roseman, PHI Asst GM Jon Ferrari had an “animated conversation” with LAR HC Sean McVay & BUF HC Sean McDermott…
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) March 31, 2025
101 plays total, a mere 0.28% of snaps. “It’s weak,” an exec snapped. “Punishing a team who became excellent at executing the play.” Eagles coach Nick Sirianni isn’t sweating. He’s rallying allies like ex-Philly coordinators now leading teams. “I better have those three votes,” he quipped.
But Cowboys owner Stephen Jones doubled down, comparing it to banning defensive pushes on kicks: “I think it’s just being consistent with our rules.” Tuesday’s vote could reshape short-yardage football—or fuel a cheesesteak-level grudge.
This story is unfolding—stay locked in for the latest.
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