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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push
Eagles rival doubles down after previous statements about the Tush Push Weeks after trash-talking the Eagles over the Tush Push, Frankie Luvu doubles down on his assertion that the play should be banned 'Cheapo'... That's how Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu described the Philadelphia Eagles' tush push. Months after one of the most bizarre and embarrassing sequences of the youngster's career, he was still angry and throwing darts during an appearance on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. "My personal opinion? I think they should ban it, but I know the argument's going to be about, 'Hey, you guys have to stop it. Don't get us in short yardage,' and whatnot, but it's kind of like a cheapo play... That's pretty much a scrum in rugby." Don't take anyone else's word for it. Take a look and listen for yourself. For those who may be unaware, Frankie's theory stems from the fourth quarter of the most recent NFC Championship Game, one where he was penalized on three consecutive snaps during a goal-to-go situation. Philadelphia lined up for the Brotherly Shove. Luvu attempted to guess the snap count. He was wrong... Three times... That led to one of the greatest (and most unexpected) calls in NFL history. Referee Shawn Hochuli finally issued his stark warning. "Washington has been advised that, at some point, the referee can award a score if this type of behavior happens again." Luvu chilled, Philadelphia scored on the next play, and stretched their lead to 41-23 with just over 12 minutes remaining. Four months have passed. It appears that Frankie is still angry. Frankie Luvu doubles down on his complaints of the Eagles' tush push. As we turn the calendar from May to June, much has changed since Philadelphia throttled the Commanders in the most recent NFC Championship Game. The league tried to ban the Eagles' infamous play. The Birds found nine allies to vote with them, and that ensured the tush push is still a legal play for the 2025 NFL season. Roger Goodell sounds salty, stating, "We'll see how it plays out this season.' Luvu has also doubled down, as he was still answering questions about this when the Commanders began OTAs. "I said what I said... You all caught that, right? It's easy to see what he meant. For now, the conversation doesn't seem like it's ending. Philadelphia sees its secret weapon as legalized aggression and flawless execution. Luvu and others know a rugby scrum and refuse to give the Eagles credit for mastering a legal play. There's one way to settle this: when Philadelphia and Washington renew unpleasantries on the gridiron. Mark those calendars. They meet in Week 16 and Week 18. Dates and times of those games have yet to be determined. One thing is sure. There isn't a Birds fan walking who won't be paying attention.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL insider admits to what Eagles fans have known all along about league-wide jealousy
NFL insider admits to what Eagles fans have known all along about league-wide jealousy ESPN's Bill Barnwell recently offered his take on the NFL offseason and labeled Philadelphia as the franchise "most likely to inspire jealousy in other teams. Moments of clarity can sometimes spotlight things that should have been obvious. For instance, if you're like most, you've realized you spend too much time on your phone. It truly makes no sense, scrolling for hours in search of some Philadelphia Eagles news or an intriguing take. More often than not, irritation is easier to find than information. Every so often, we find good fortune. Something interesting in the timeline... Finally, we can click and give the thumb muscles a rest. Thank one of the game's most trusted insiders for this one. It's an honest and engaging read. It confirms something Eagles fans have known for a while now, something fans of other teams refuse to admit. Bill Barnwell's Eagles superlative is a spot-on diagnosis of the current NFL climate. Midnight and Kelly green are two of the Eagles' team colors. Green is also often associated with jealousy. Coincidence? It may not be. Wouldn't you know it? ESPN's Bill Barnwell recently offered his take on the NFL offseason and labeled Philadelphia as the franchise "most likely to inspire jealousy in other teams." If you're interested, the Dallas Cowboys were named the team "most likely to look at their old scouting reports". That sounds about right. But, here's a news flash... The Eagles already inspire jealousy in other teams, but for the sake of argument, here's some of what Barnwell said anyway. "When you go 14-3, roll through the postseason and stomp all over a seemingly unbeatable (Kansas City) Chiefs team in the Super Bowl, there are going to be other teams that want what you have. The Eagles responded to a disastrous collapse in 2023 with a storybook season, and stars around the league noticed." It's often been joked that the rest of the NFL is jealous of pro football's franchise in Philadelphia. Everyone tried not to believe it. Then came the Brotherly Shove. For three years now, Philadelphia has been ridiculed and attacked publicly simply because it runs a legal play and does so better than anyone else. What's next? Do we ban A.J. Brown from running slant routes because he's so good at doing that? Recently, a league-wide feud sparked discussions of a ban and eventually the Eagles' day of judgment. They won, thanks in part to the words of a franchise legend. The 'tush push' lives to fight for another season, but don't expect the haters to go quietly. Have you seen the anti-Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni rhetoric? The hate doesn't stop there. Whispers of some of the league seeing Howie Roseman as overrated have existed for a while, and if that doesn't scream 'envy' or 'misinformed', nothing will. Oh well... Here's the bright side. Philadelphia can use this for fuel, bond together, and catapult itself toward another phenomenal season. We've seen them do this too many times to believe they're incapable of doing so.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Kyle Brandt criticizes arguments calling for an Eagles' tush push ban
This feels like a trial in some ways. The Philadelphia Eagles haven't broken any laws, but they have been tried in the court of public opinion for years (literally). Is the 'tush push' a football play? Does it jeopardize player safety? Television, radio, and every blog and podcast have argued both sides of the debate. Advertisement It has all come to this. Hours separate us from an answer on the Brotherly Shove. Its fate is now in the hands of a 12-man jury… Oops.. That's supposed to read 'in the hands of 32 owners'. Kyle Brandt plays the role of Eagles defense attorney. How we got here no longer matters. All that is important is we're here. The quarterback sneak has been a part of offensive playbooks for decades, and now, the Eagles are being punished because they are successful when running it more often than not. That may change now. Based on how the owners vote, how it's executed (or, if it can be executed) will be ruled upon in Minneapolis. NFL Network's Kyle Brandt offered a compelling argument that would make any Birds fan stand up and cheer. Bravo! Mr. Brandt did an excellent job. Unfortunately, he isn't an attorney, and something tells us the owners won't be watching Good Morning Football reruns… Advertisement Well… Jim Irsay comes across as if he might be the person who would watch a few. Irsay seems cool, but that's another story for another day. A verdict is coming. There are theories that, this time around, there will be enough opposing votes to ban Philly's beloved Brotherly Shove once and for all. Regardless of what happens, if it is outlawed, Philly will still be a phenomenal and potentially powerful offensive unit. Everyone knows that, so where is this nervous feeling coming from? This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Kyle Brandt defends Eagles' tush push amid ban debate
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
7 storylines to watch as Eagles OTAs get underway at the NovaCare Complex
7 storylines to watch as Eagles OTAs get underway at the NovaCare Complex We're looking at seven key storylines to watch as the Philadelphia Eagles take the field for six OTA sessions and a mandatory minicamp in June The NFL announced its nine-week off-season workout routine for all 32 teams back in April, and the defending Super Bowl champions will now take the field for the final sessions of phase three with up to ten days of organized team practice activities, or 'OTAs.' The training programs are divided into three phases: one mandatory minicamp for the entire roster and one rookie minicamp for each group. No live contact is permitted, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are allowed. With OTAs kicking off on Tuesday, we're looking at seven storylines to watch. OTAs The OTAs are divided into phases, and the Eagles will convene for on-field sessions six times before the mandatory minicamp: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, and June 5. Rookies take the field The 2025 NFL draft is over, and Eagles GM Howie Roseman deserves to be commended for acquiring ten athletic and versatile football players. In this draft, Philadelphia focused again on big-game experience and leadership. Every player drafted had spent three years in school or had served as a captain. Jihaad Campbell could still be weeks away from a clean bill of health, but we will still be watching Drew Mukuba, Ty Brown, and Smael Mondon, among others. Toughness must be maintained despite Super Bowl win When Nick Sirianni was initially hired, team leaders convinced the first-year head coach to eliminate the mandatory Minicamp and focus on keeping players healthy. Philadelphia had the lightest OTA workload of any team in the league, but that changed after the 2023 collapse. After winning the Super Bowl, the Eagles will balance maintaining that toughness while lessening the load slightly. The team reported for off-season workouts on April 21; They will have six OTA sessions and one mandatory minicamp. Pace and competition It'll be year No. 5 for Nick Sirianni with a slightly retooled coaching staff. Sirianni has preached competition since the beginning, and things will be intense with a new offensive coordinator, a new quarterbacks coach, and several new faces on the defensive side of the football. There's continuity with Jalen Hurts, and the entire offensive personnel will be needed during an offseason of change. Re-tooling the Tush Push The Tush Push or Brotherly Shove remains for the 2025 season as the NFL owners rejected a proposal from the Green Bay Packers in a Wednesday vote at the league's Spring Meeting to ban the play. The Packers' proposal was rejected. The proposal needed 24 of the 32 votes to pass. Philadelphia had already taken steps to enhance the short-yardage scenarios with the signing of A.J. Dillon and linebacker Ben VanSumeren, making the permanent switch to the fullback position. The Eagles have encountered a lot of hate, and the next two weeks are about adding wrinkles to a play that most of the NFL will spend the summer working to stop. Nick Sirianni the CEO One of the winningest coaches in Eagles history already, Sirianni is officially king after landing a multi-year contract extension. The Super Bowl-winning head coach will again replace an offensive coordinator who landed a head coaching job (Kellen Moore), and he'll look to have his team avoid a Super Bowl hangover while navigating a gauntlet of a schedule. Position battles A.J. Dillon against Will Shipley, Tyler Steen against Kenyon Green, and Kelee Ringo against the field are among the looming training camp battles that'll officially begin on Tuesday. Who is in, and who is out? The June 10 minicamp is the only mandatory portion of the off-season. While the Eagles typically enjoy minimal distractions, it'll be interesting to see who's on the field for the six OTA sessions before the mandatory practice.
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jason Kelce delivered a verbal KO to Bills owner Terry Pegula over Tush Push
Jason Kelce delivered a verbal KO to Bills owner Terry Pegula over Tush Push What a week! What a range of emotions! All were caused by a play that was perfectly legal per the NFL's rulebook. This may seem strange, but though the voices in our heads have advised us to 'move on', it's hard to put the Philadelphia Eagles' most recent week in the rearview mirror. Jeffrey Lurie took on the NFL, its commissioner, and 22 of the league's other franchises with only ten allies backing them. And, though the powers that be did all they could to stack the deck, the Birds triumphed. They won by the same margin as the final score in their Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers. How's that for irony? The Tush Push debate is over... for now. This will be revisited next offseason, but in the meantime, everyone is still celebrating. That includes the G.O.A.T., who we believe is somewhere enjoying a cold one after assisting Jeffrey Lurie in facing a jury of his peers. Take that, Terry Pegula! That might be the best chapter of this story. Never forget Jason Kelce's KO victory over the Buffalo Bills owner. Since the Birds' day in court and subsequent social media barrage by their social media team and droves of supporters, some have doubled back to relive Philadelphia's week of victory. Let us not forget the contributions of one of the City of Brotherly Love's most beloved adopted sons, Jason Kelce. The man who will probably be the last to wear the Number 62 jersey for the Philadelphia Eagles was Jeffrey Lurie's secret weapon in Minneapolis. While the NFL played checkers, Lurie played chess, but the story didn't begin in Minnesota. It started during the league meetings in March. Remember when Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula mentioned that Mr. Kelce had retired because of the punishment he inflicted on his body as a result of the tush push? That led to Jason's response on X in April. Jason won his only Super Bowl in Minnesota, and it was there that he helped the Eagles find victory again. Before attending, he poked holes in Pegula's argument by offering the following take on his New Heights podcast with his brother, Travis Kelce. I'll tell you this right now. I'll come out of retirement today if you tell me all I gotta do is run 80 tush pushes to play in the NFL,' It seems strange that the Bills' owner, of all people, would be one of the proponents attempting to ban Philly's controversial play. Buffalo runs its variation and is the team that uses it second most often. That's another story for another time, however. The best part of this story is as follows. Kelce's presence and rebuttal to Pegula's claims that the Brotherly Shove helped force him into retirement (and that it increases the chances of injury) helped sway some of the undecided owners. Philly didn't need another reason to love him, but this one tugs at the heartstrings. Even in retirement, one of the most beloved Birds of all time is still coming through when his organization needs him, and that is one of just several reasons why he's firmly fixated on the Eagles' Mount Rushmore. He won't be lacing the cleats up again, 80 tush pushes or not, but he's helped ensure Philadelphia will win on a few more goal-line plays and short-yardage downs this coming season.
