In the prior season, enthusiasts witnessed a prominent surge in the implementation of the "Tush Push" maneuver, where two players would align behind the quarterback and assist in propelling him forward on a QB sneak play.
The Philadelphia Eagles employed this tactic considerably with Jalen Hurts in the previous season, and its success brought them within a few plays of winning Super Bowl 57.
However, during an interview with The 33rd Team, the former NFL Vice President of Officiating, Dean Blandino, stated that the "Tush Push" play might be prohibited by the NFL before the commencement of the upcoming season:
"I reckon the league will scrutinize this, and I'd be astonished if they don't institute a modification," Blandino expressed.
Last year, the NFL made a drastic modification by assuring that every team would obtain at least one possession in overtime, even if the team initiating with the football scores a touchdown.
The demand for this rule amendment escalated substantially following the thrilling AFC Divisional Round match between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills. Kansas City triumphed the coin toss and achieved a touchdown on the opening drive, depriving Josh Allen and the Bills a possibility to prolong the game.
Numerous enthusiasts and analysts have also urged the NFL to implement a sky judge system and use full-time officials to diminish officiating mistakes that may significantly impact the game's outcome. It remains to be discerned if the NFL will explore one or both of these options in the near future.
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17 FEVRIER | 25 ANSWERS The NFL Is considering making One Drastic Rule Change For 2023 Should the NFL ban the Tush Push QB sneak? | ||
Yes | 10 | 40 % |
No | 15 | 60 % |
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