The Eagles and their followers lament a gut-wrenching Tremendous Bowl loss. Might the NFL pile on?
ESPN commentator Steve Younger, a Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame QB, mentioned the NFL competitors committee may take a look at banning one of many Eagles’ staples, the QB push play. Former NFL linebacker Scott Shanle did not agree with Younger’s level.
Per Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Instances, “There’s a perception inside the league that a lot of these push performs might be below scrutiny within the spring when groups suggest and vote on potential rule modifications.”
The Eagles had been extremely profitable this season on QB sneaks through which Jalen Hurts lined up below middle and obtained a push from gamers lined up behind him.
Per Mike Tanier, “The Eagles transformed 29 first downs or touchdowns on 33 sneaks within the common season, each figures highest on report.” (h/t Soccer Outsiders)
The idea resulted in just a few massive moments on Sunday in opposition to the Chiefs, together with a conversion on a Third-and-1 close to midfield in addition to the Eagles’ first and final touchdowns.
Critics of the play argue it’s extra akin to a rugby scrum and doubtlessly provides harm threat. Because the Eagles confirmed this season, the reward is as vital as the danger.
Per Farmer, “For many years, NFL guidelines prohibited offensive gamers from instantly aiding a runner in any manner, whether or not it was pushing or pulling him.”
It stays unlawful to drag a runner ahead, however the league determined it was too tough to resolve when a push occurred so it scrapped that portion from the rulebook in 2006.
As clueless as referees are as to what a catch is, the less issues the NFL leaves to their discretion is likely to be for the higher.
Per Farmer, former NFL director of officers Mike Pereira described why the change was made.
“What the league discovered was so tough was you by no means had been positive who was pushing who … You possibly can be pushing another person that is in touch with the runner,” Pereira mentioned.
Nobody needs there to be extra subjectivity in NFL officiating, however there is a massive distinction between blocking a defender right into a ball provider and pushing a ball provider ahead, which is what the Eagles perfected this season.
If modifications come, it will solely add salt to Philadelphia’s uncooked Tremendous Bowl wound.
