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Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Eagles Star Delivered Thoughts On NFL's Failed Ban Attempt
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. For a brief moment, it seemed the Philadelphia Eagles' infamous "tush push" play was set to see its conclusion. As the Green Bay Packers led a group of teams who attempted to have the play removed from the NFL, it all went to a vote recently. It was close, but as Lane Johnson said, the play lives to see another day. Johnson, a prominent player on the Eagles' offensive line, recently spoke about the play that has drawn a lot of praise and criticism for the Eagles. "It's wild for a QB sneak—something that's been around for a long time—and if it was eliminated, it wasn't going to hurt just us," Johnson said on 'The Rich Eisen Show.' "There are other teams. I feel like the Bills are really good at it, and there are teams that will eventually get good at it. It lives at least another year. It was very close, and it was something I thought may have been taken away, and it still might very shortly. As somebody that's involved in the play, I never thought this would grow into what it has become." Lane Johnson (65) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with owner Jeffrey Lurie after Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Eagles defeated... Lane Johnson (65) of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with owner Jeffrey Lurie after Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Eagles defeated the Chiefs 40-22. MoreFans of the Eagles have embraced it, even calling it the "Brotherly Shove," as it's nearly become an automatic first-down in short third or fourth down situations. Outside of Philadelphia, the play has generated a lot of complaints from fans, players, coaches, and owners, as there's been a consistent argument about the play not being a "football play." Some have also cited player safety as a concern, although concrete evidence of the play being dangerous to players' health has not been provided through arguments. In Johnson's opinion, the players who are directly in the mix on both sides of the ball during the play would need to be the ones to speak up if they feel it is a true safety concern. Centers, guards, and nose tackles are typically facing a lot when the play goes down. And when it comes to the Eagles, they have a lot of size in that area, which is what makes the play so successful for Philadelphia, in the eyes of Johnson. "I credit the size that we've had in the middle for these last few years," Johnson explained. "[Jordan] Mailata is really good at it. I'm OK at it, but it's really, we got a lot of heavy squatters." According to Pro Football Focus, the Eagles have run the most quarterback sneaks in the NFL since 2021. The Buffalo Bills were next in line, with a difference of 39. While the Eagles have a high success rate of 83 percent on the play, the Bills had a slightly higher conversion rate at 84 percent. It's not automatic, but teams have had a very difficult time preventing the Eagles from converting in critical short scenarios. While the fight against it was strong, it ultimately failed. Johnson doesn't seem confident the "tush push" is here to stay, but the Eagles will surely keep it near the top of their playbook as long as it's legal to run it.
USA Today
18-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Recent Tush Push study delivers a surprise Eagles fans didn't see coming
Recent Tush Push study delivers a surprise Eagles fans didn't see coming New Tush Push report could change the some of the narrative about Philly's famous play. After taking a few years to analyze both data and chatter, it has become apparent that there are two types of Philadelphia Eagles fans when it comes to Pro Football Focus. One sect is in the fan section. They may not shell out additional dollars for premium content, but they're all in. They love the statistical deep dives even if they sometimes struggle to understand them. The other sect consists of those who say they aren't fans but are fibbing. They claim to despise PFF's analysis, yet they always seem to be caught up in their latest takes and stories. Here's the verdict. PFF is typically worth a discussion. They're in their own lane, one that has attracted others who are walking a road that has already been paved. Why so much love, you ask? It's simple... Cris Collinsworth's brainchild has again caught our attention. Just when you thought discussions about the Tush Push would finally go silent, here come the stat gurus to offer more in-depth analysis. PFF reveals a surprising detail about the Eagles' infamous Tush Push play Who knew? One of the most basic play calls in football's handbook, a supercharged quarterback sneak, has been the subject of praise, animosity, and fury. We learned a new rule in the NFC Championship Game because of its existence. We saw anonymous grievances filed. We later learned they were submitted by an Eagles regular-season and playoff victim. In the end, ten teams stood with the Birds, and Philadelphia's infamous play lives on for another NFL season. Discussions about the Brotherly Shove haven't ended, though. Recently, PFF's Ben Linsey offered a deeper dive, one that shares some of the expected information and a few surprises that few Birds fans were probably expecting. As is well known, Philadelphia isn't the only team running the play. As most would probably expect, however, they lead the NFL in its usage over the past four seasons and lead the league in expected points added (EPA). The Eagles have run 145 quarterback sneaks during that time frame. The next highest team in terms of usage is the Buffalo Bills (77). The Denver Broncos are ranked second in terms of EPA, but here's what's interesting. When calculating average EPA, Philadelphia doesn't land in the top five. They rank sixth. They trail the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and Detroit Lions. Wait! PFF is saying that Philadelphia isn't the best at running this play. Wasn't that part of the reason why so many teams called for a ban? Well... That and potential injury... Here's what Linsey detailed in his bottom line. "While the Eagles outperform most of the league in average EPA per quarterback sneak, there's little evidence to suggest they hold a significant edge in execution. Their true advantage lies in volume: they've fully embraced one of the most efficient short-yardage plays in football, leveraging it more frequently than any other team." Interesting... Who knew? Zany stats... Unexpected calls by referees in the NFC Title Game... From a journalistic perspective, the Tush Push has given the NFL world plenty to talk about. Expect discussions to continue well into the future.
USA Today
31-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push
Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push Weeks after trash-talking the Eagles over the Tush Push, Frankie Luvu doubles down on his assertion that the play should be banned 'Cheapo'... That's how Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu described the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push. Months after one of the most bizarre and embarrassing sequences of the youngster's career, he was still angry and throwing darts during an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "My personal opinion? I think they should ban it, but I know the argument's going to be about, 'Hey, you guys have to stop it. Don't get us in short yardage,' and whatnot, but it's kind of like a cheapo play... That's pretty much a scrum in rugby." Don't take anyone else's word for it. Take a look and listen for yourself. For those who may be unaware, Frankie's theory stems from the fourth quarter of the most recent NFC Championship Game, one where he was penalized on three consecutive snaps during a goal-to-go situation. Philadelphia lined up for the Brotherly Shove. Luvu attempted to guess the snap count. He was wrong... Three times... That led to one of the greatest (and most unexpected) calls in NFL history. Referee Shawn Hochuli finally issued his stark warning. "Washington has been advised that, at some point, the referee can award a score if this type of behavior happens again." Luvu chilled, Philadelphia scored on the next play, and stretched their lead to 41-23 with just over 12 minutes remaining. Four months have passed. It appears that Frankie is still angry. Frankie Luvu doubles down on his complaints of the Eagles' tush push. As we turn the calendar from May to June, much has changed since Philadelphia throttled the Commanders in the most recent NFC Championship Game. The league tried to ban the Eagles' infamous play. The Birds found nine allies to vote with them, and that ensured the tush push is still a legal play for the 2025 NFL season. Roger Goodell sounds salty, stating, "We'll see how it plays out this season.' Luvu has also doubled down, as he was still answering questions about this when the Commanders began OTAs. "I said what I said... You all caught that, right? It's easy to see what he meant. For now, the conversation doesn't seem like it's ending. Philadelphia sees its secret weapon as legalized aggression and flawless execution. Luvu and others know a rugby scrum and refuse to give the Eagles credit for mastering a legal play. There's one way to settle this: when Philadelphia and Washington renew unpleasantries on the gridiron. Mark those calendars. They meet in Week 16 and Week 18. Dates and times of those games have yet to be determined. One thing is sure. There isn't a Birds fan walking who won't be paying attention.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL insider admits to what Eagles fans have known all along about league-wide jealousy
NFL insider admits to what Eagles fans have known all along about league-wide jealousy ESPN's Bill Barnwell recently offered his take on the NFL offseason and labeled Philadelphia as the franchise "most likely to inspire jealousy in other teams. Moments of clarity can sometimes spotlight things that should have been obvious. For instance, if you're like most, you've realized you spend too much time on your phone. It truly makes no sense, scrolling for hours in search of some Philadelphia Eagles news or an intriguing take. More often than not, irritation is easier to find than information. Every so often, we find good fortune. Something interesting in the timeline... Finally, we can click and give the thumb muscles a rest. Thank one of the game's most trusted insiders for this one. It's an honest and engaging read. It confirms something Eagles fans have known for a while now, something fans of other teams refuse to admit. Bill Barnwell's Eagles superlative is a spot-on diagnosis of the current NFL climate. Midnight and Kelly green are two of the Eagles' team colors. Green is also often associated with jealousy. Coincidence? It may not be. Wouldn't you know it? ESPN's Bill Barnwell recently offered his take on the NFL offseason and labeled Philadelphia as the franchise "most likely to inspire jealousy in other teams." If you're interested, the Dallas Cowboys were named the team "most likely to look at their old scouting reports". That sounds about right. But, here's a news flash... The Eagles already inspire jealousy in other teams, but for the sake of argument, here's some of what Barnwell said anyway. "When you go 14-3, roll through the postseason and stomp all over a seemingly unbeatable (Kansas City) Chiefs team in the Super Bowl, there are going to be other teams that want what you have. The Eagles responded to a disastrous collapse in 2023 with a storybook season, and stars around the league noticed." It's often been joked that the rest of the NFL is jealous of pro football's franchise in Philadelphia. Everyone tried not to believe it. Then came the Brotherly Shove. For three years now, Philadelphia has been ridiculed and attacked publicly simply because it runs a legal play and does so better than anyone else. What's next? Do we ban A.J. Brown from running slant routes because he's so good at doing that? Recently, a league-wide feud sparked discussions of a ban and eventually the Eagles' day of judgment. They won, thanks in part to the words of a franchise legend. The 'tush push' lives to fight for another season, but don't expect the haters to go quietly. Have you seen the anti-Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni rhetoric? The hate doesn't stop there. Whispers of some of the league seeing Howie Roseman as overrated have existed for a while, and if that doesn't scream 'envy' or 'misinformed', nothing will. Oh well... Here's the bright side. Philadelphia can use this for fuel, bond together, and catapult itself toward another phenomenal season. We've seen them do this too many times to believe they're incapable of doing so.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kyle Brandt criticizes arguments calling for an Eagles' tush push ban
This feels like a trial in some ways. The Philadelphia Eagles haven't broken any laws, but they have been tried in the court of public opinion for years (literally). Is the 'tush push' a football play? Does it jeopardize player safety? Television, radio, and every blog and podcast have argued both sides of the debate. Advertisement It has all come to this. Hours separate us from an answer on the Brotherly Shove. Its fate is now in the hands of a 12-man jury… Oops.. That's supposed to read 'in the hands of 32 owners'. Kyle Brandt plays the role of Eagles defense attorney. How we got here no longer matters. All that is important is we're here. The quarterback sneak has been a part of offensive playbooks for decades, and now, the Eagles are being punished because they are successful when running it more often than not. That may change now. Based on how the owners vote, how it's executed (or, if it can be executed) will be ruled upon in Minneapolis. NFL Network's Kyle Brandt offered a compelling argument that would make any Birds fan stand up and cheer. Bravo! Mr. Brandt did an excellent job. Unfortunately, he isn't an attorney, and something tells us the owners won't be watching Good Morning Football reruns… Advertisement Well… Jim Irsay comes across as if he might be the person who would watch a few. Irsay seems cool, but that's another story for another day. A verdict is coming. There are theories that, this time around, there will be enough opposing votes to ban Philly's beloved Brotherly Shove once and for all. Regardless of what happens, if it is outlawed, Philly will still be a phenomenal and potentially powerful offensive unit. Everyone knows that, so where is this nervous feeling coming from? This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Kyle Brandt defends Eagles' tush push amid ban debate
