NFL’s competition committee postponed its vote, setting up more discussion – if not an actual vote – when the league reconvenes for meetings in May.
The proposed rule change to ban the infamous "tush push" does not appear to have universal support among the team leaders. During an appearance on NFL Live, Kalyn Kahler of ESPN reported that some around the league believe the Green Bay Packers proposal to ban the play is more a result of "jealousy" than a true quest to make the game more even.
Matt LaFleur says the tush push isn’t a “football play" and focuses on undocumented safety concerns when explaining his opposition to the Eagles
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Bleeding Green Nation on MSNThe push against the Tush Push is more about the Eagles than injuryIf this is proven to be less safe for the players, we will be against the tush push. But until that’s the case, to me, there’d be no reason to ban this play. “First of al
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A to Z Sports on MSNPhiladelphia Eagles anchor Lane Johnson has perfect response to heated Tush Push debateAll 32 NFL teams were expected to vote on potentially banning the Tush Push for good at the NFL league meetings this week, but they opted to table the Green Bay Packers' original proposal instead. That means the play that the Philadelphia Eagles absolutely dominate isn't going anywhere,
The Philadelphia Eagles' signature "tush push" play has its future on the line at the NFL league owners meetings this week. The Green Bay Packers proposed the play be banned and need a two-thirds majority (24 teams) to agree for a new rule against Philly's automatic short-yardage play.