Eagles coach Nick Sirianni defended the controversial "tush push" play, currently under scrutiny from other teams seeking to ban it due to its success. He emphasized the extensive practice involved and the skill required rather than it being an automatic play, responding to criticisms from Packers GM Brian Gutekunst, who proposed the ban. This play could be up for a vote at the NFL annual meeting, where a majority is needed to implement the change, a topic that could reshape game strategies.
Sirianni called it "a little unfair" that some are angling to have the play banned, arguing that it is not as automatic or easy as perceived.
The fact that it's [portrayed] as an automatic thing, we work really hard, and our guys are talented at this play. It's a little insulting."
NFL owners could vote on the proposal next month at the annual league meeting. 24 of the NFL's 32 owners would have to vote in favor for it to pass.
Outgoing Packers president Mark Murphy described the play as "bad for the game," highlighting a growing contention around the tush push.
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