Eagles downplay tush push import as vote looms
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Philadelphia Eagles players A.J. Brown and Jordan Mailata express indifference toward the impending vote on banning the tush push, a key element of their offense. They focus on their game preparations instead. The NFL owners have postponed their decision, initially proposed by the Packers, which seeks to restrict pushing or pulling ball carriers. Coach Nick Sirianni acknowledges the discussion but emphasizes readiness for whatever decision is made regarding the play, labeling it somewhat unfair to target only this tactic.
"In terms of them banning the tush push, I hate that name, so I hope they do ban it -- it's a stupid name," Mailata joked.
"But I can't control it, we can't control it, so we don't even worry about it. Right now, we're just installing our schemes..." -Jordan Mailata
"I don't have any thoughts on it," said wide receiver A.J. Brown. "It's only one yard."
"We'll see where that goes," coach Nick Sirianni said regarding the vote on the tush push.
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