OT: NFL Changing Rule for "Tush-Push" Play

[Ian]

They cite PFT, who pointed out:

"According to PFT, that's what's happening with Rule 7, Section 5, Article 1, subsection (d) talking about position of offensive players at the snap.

"No player may take a position that is neither clearly on, nor clearly off the line of scrimmage, unless he is directly behind the snapper. Only one player may be in such a position, and he must wear an eligible number, unless he has reported in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 1.”

and also:

"The new language doesn't ban the push itself, only that if there is going to be a post-snap push, those that push would just have to be in a formation where they are in the backfield."

 

[rochrist]

No Fun League strikes again.

 

[denverpatsfan]

Surprised Lurie and Troy Vincent agreed to this change. HUGE advantage for the Eagles as they cruise to a first round bye this season is somewhat mitigated.

 

[Mike the Brit]

No Fun League strikes again.

I've got to say that watching the tush-push isn't my idea of "fun".

 

[h0c2000]

They cite PFT, who pointed out:

"According to PFT, that's what's happening with Rule 7, Section 5, Article 1, subsection (d) talking about position of offensive players at the snap.

"No player may take a position that is neither clearly on, nor clearly off the line of scrimmage, unless he is directly behind the snapper. Only one player may be in such a position, and he must wear an eligible number, unless he has reported in accordance with Rule 5, Section 3, Article 1.”

and also:

"The new language doesn't ban the push itself, only that if there is going to be a post-snap push, those that push would just have to be in a formation where they are in the backfield."

This would also affect the kneel down formation most teams use. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.

 

[doesntmatter1]

IDC. This seems to only affect the eagles. My enjoyment will remain the same without this play. I prefer the traditional qb sneak anyway.

 

[PancakeBlockPaul]

Ha, someone else getting hit with the “we don’t like you doing that” hammer….bout time it’s someone other than us…

 

[lancerman]

Surprised Lurie and Troy Vincent agreed to this change. HUGE advantage for the Eagles as they cruise to a first round bye this season is somewhat mitigated.

The overall issue is the league doesn't want plays that have success rates that are too high and the Tush push routinely has an above 90 success rate for the Eagles. Once a play is that broken it undermines competition and every team is going to build for it.