This week, the NFL competition committee submitted its proposals for potential rule changes for the upcoming NFL season. And while the proposals do include a few significant potential changes including banning the controversial “hip-drop” tackle and changing the kickoff format, there was one thing that was not addressed: the “tush push.”
As the Associated Press points out, the NFL’s competition committee did not suggest any changes to the way the “tush push” is officiated, despite a lot of conversation about the controversial play throughout the past two seasons.
“The committee didn’t propose any rule changes to limit the use of the ‘tush push’ quarterback sneak that has been so successful for the Philadelphia Eagles the past few seasons,” Josh Dubow of the Associated Press wrote this week.
The controversial play involves players lining up behind the quarterback to give him an additional push from behind on quarterback sneak plays. The Philadelphia Eagles have used it quite successfully and other teams have tried to replicate it with varying results.
Obviously, this decision from the competition committee means that the NFL will continue to allow the tush push to continue for at least one more season. We’ll have to see if it’s addressed next year.
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