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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Tush push survives as NFL owners vote not to ban controversial play
The tush push has survived. For now. An NFL owners vote on a proposal to ban the controversial play made famous by the Eagles failed to get the 75 percent required (24 of 32 owners) for it to pass on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. At least nine and possibly 10 teams voted against banning the tush push, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported. Advertisement Green Bay first proposed the rule change in April, but tabled a vote after they didn't have enough support for the ban. 3 The tush push has been banned by the NFL. Bill Kostroun/New York Post Advertisement They changed the language for it to mimic the rule that was in place before 2005. The effect of the rule as noted by NFL Network will be that it 'Prohibits an offensive player from pushing, pulling, lifting or assisting the runner except by individually blocking opponents for him.' Breaking the rule will result in a 10-yard penalty. The Eagles had perfected the play thanks in part to the power of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who has proven nearly unstoppable in short-yardage situations with the help of other players pushing him forward. Advertisement Packers president Mark Murphy wrote a scathing rebuke of the tush push in a Q&A published on the Packers' website. 3 The Eagles have made the controversial play famous. AP 'There is no skill involved and it is almost an automatic first down on plays of a yard or less,' he wrote. 'The play is bad for the game, and we should go back to prohibiting the push of the runner. This would bring back the traditional QB sneak. That worked pretty well for Bart Starr and the Packers in the Ice Bowl.' While there has been plenty of focus on it, ESPN Research found that the tush push was utilized in only 0.28 percent of total plays last year, with Philadelphia and Buffalo using it the most. Advertisement The Bills and Eagles had run the play a total of 163 times last season, with Philly converting on 90 percent of its short-yardage situations. 3 The Eagles score a tush push touchdown in Super Bowl 59. AP 'You know how I feel about it,' Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said on Tuesday ahead of the vote, according to the Delaware News Journal. 'We were at the owners' meetings, and we talked about how we felt about it. I don't think anyone can question what my sentiment is, so we'll see what happens.' Eagles' CEO Jeffrey Lurie had criticized the idea of banning the tush push back in April. He told reporters back then that he didn't 'remember a play being banned because a single team or a few teams were running it effectively.' 'It's part of what I think most of us love about football is that it's a chess match. Let the chess match play out. And if for any reason it does get banned, we'll try to be the very best at short-yardage situations. We've got a lot of ideas there,' he said at the time.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Green Bay's full proposal to ban Eagles' tush push has been revealed
Green Bay's full proposal to ban Eagles' tush push has been revealed As we near a decision on the Eagles tush push, here's a reminder of what the Packers have proposed. Old school NFL aficionados who have long complained that 'the game has gotten soft' are, no doubt, having a hard time sitting still over this one. How did we get here? The Philadelphia Eagles have come under fire for several seasons for running a quarterback sneak. A quarterback sneak! No, technically, that isn't incorrect. Philly has drawn the ire of much of the football universe simply because they run a play that every team can call, and they do so better than everyone else. 'This isn't a football play'. That's one of the many excuses that have been offered, but again, it's a quarterback sneak. It has been in so many offensive playbooks for decades Perhaps you have heard the stories. Recently, the Green Bay Packers tried to anonymously file a proposal to ban the play, but this is the social media age. How can one do anything without everyone noticing? As we move towards the end of May and a decision, owners will again meet to determine the Brotherly Shove's fate. Here's the Green Bay Packers' proposal that they offered asking to ban the Eagles' Tush Push. It's almost go time. NFL owners will meet in Minneapolis, and sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday, they will vote on a proposal to ban the Eagles' Tush Push play. Ahead of that, NFL insider Dianna Russini shared the full language of Green Bay's proposal. Two aspects of this are comical. First, this decision was made to offer this proposal almost immediately after The Pack lost in the Wild Card Round to the Philadelphia Eagles this past January. Second, it's interesting that Green Bay is the asking team, given their history. Who remembers or has heard of the Ice Bowl on New Year's Eve of 1967? The Ice Bowl was one of The Pack's most famous games. With the NFL Championship on the line, Bart Starr plunged head first into the end zone to assure the Cheeseheads glory. No Eagles fan would be disappointed by the result. After all, the Packers beat the Dallas Cowboys on that day. This is only mentioned because the play that Starr ran is familiar. Does anyone remember what it was? If you answered by saying 'The quarterback sneak', give yourself a gold star. Say what you will. Some say that jealousy or hurt feelings aren't the reason for the outcry to ban one of Philly's most dominant offensive plays. They say we are here because this issue involves the desire for player safety and is an attempt to prevent rampant injuries. Hmmm... That's interesting... Players run the risk of being injured on every play, and truthfully, it's hard to recall players being injured during the Brotherly Shove. Sure, we could count Chris Jones' neck issue during the most recent Super Bowl, and truth be told, no one wishes injury on anyone. Still, some things will never change. Every coin still has two sides. That being said, we also could argue that, had he lined up properly instead of turning his body sideways at a weird and awkward angle, he probably wouldn't have gotten injured. Then again, none of that matters now. Most theories suggest the Brotherly Shove will be banned this week, and while that may seem like a setback, it isn't. Philly need only use this as motivation.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Breaking down one must-see game in each week of the 2025 NFL season
Breaking down one must-see game in each week of the 2025 NFL season The 2025 NFL schedule is officially available, so fans can start making plans to see their favorite teams in action. For the more casual fans, it could be difficult to know which games you should prioritize over others. With the NFL Sunday Ticket and multiview options, it is less difficult than it used to be to keep up with multiple games throughout the season. Despite the endless options for watching NFL games throughout the season, we wanted to give you at least one that should be circled on your calendars for each week of the 2025 NFL season. There will be plenty of games featuring the Eagles, Chiefs, Cowboys, Ravens, Bills, and many more, but we kick off our list for the best games of the 2025 season in the NFC North. Here is our list of the best games in each week of the season. Week 1: Vikings at Bears (MNF) Honestly, it would have been easy to pick the season opener featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night or the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Los Angeles Chargers in Brazil based on the divisional ties. However, in light of the news that Caleb Williams initially wanted to find a way not to get drafted by the Chicago Bears and go to the Minnesota Vikings, it was hard to pass it up. This just adds another layer to the NFC North divisional rivalry. Week 2: Eagles at Chiefs This was a layup. As soon as this game was announced for the second week of the season, no other game will compare. After getting absolutely destroyed in the trenches by the Eagles in the biggest game of the year, how will the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes look in the highly anticipated rematch of Super Bowl LIX? This game should be closer than the 40-22 showing we received last season, or at least, let's hope it is more competitive. Week 3: Lions at Ravens (MNF) This matchup could be a preview of Super Bowl LX. The Lions and Ravens are two of the best teams in their respective conferences, and this could've easily been the matchup we saw last year. The Lions were the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and it's hard to ignore them after they arguably got better this past offseason. The Ravens are an annual contender with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry returning for another run at the Lombardi Trophy. Week 4: Packers at Cowboys (SNF) In lieu of not selecting a Ravens game on back-to-back weeks, we are going with two of the premier brands of the NFL for Week 4. These two franchises have combined for nine Super Bowl victories and have met 39 times overall. The Packers also have a 5-4 edge in the playoffs. Not to mention, these two teams gave us the "Ice Bowl." While we aren't getting Vince Lombardi against Tom Landry in this year's edition, there is a lot of history between these two teams, and we are hoping they deliver another classic at AT&T Stadium. Week 5: Broncos at Eagles The Eagles hold the all-time series edge with the Broncos, 9-5. They have won the last two matchups in the series, but Denver has aspirations of a Super Bowl in 2025. The last time they beat Philadelphia in the regular season, they ended their season in the biggest game of the year. It just didn't go the way they had hoped. This game will prove to be a good measuring stick against the defending world champions. Week 6: Rams at Ravens Talk about another matchup that could potentially end up being the draw in the Super Bowl. We know what the Ravens bring to the table. The Rams are loaded up as well, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Matthew Stafford has a new weapon with Davante Adams coming back to California, where he played at Fresno State. He joins a WR room that has Tutu Atwell and Puka Nacua. Add in tight end Tyler Higbee, and you have the makings of a strong offensive unit. This game could pit one of the league's best offenses and a top defense, what more could you want? Week 7: Patriots at Titans This might not look like a sexy matchup on paper, but this game has some storylines to follow. Former Tennessee head coach Mike Vrabel leads the Patriots into Nashville as he looks to return New England to its former glory. This game will also feature a pair of young quarterbacks who could be the faces of the NFL in the years to come. Can the Titans and Cam Ward ruin Vrabel's return to Tennessee? Week 8: Packers at Steelers (SNF) Everyone knows where I am going with this one. The Packers and Steelers are two historic NFL franchises, but here is the skinny on this game. This is all about Aaron Rodgers going up against his former team. While Rodgers has yet to decide whether or not he will play in 2025, I am leaning towards yes, he will suit up for Pittsburgh against his former team on SNF. If he doesn't, it is still an intriguing game in Week 8. Week 9: Chiefs at Bills There was only one game worth putting down in Week 9. The modern-day adaptation of the Tom Brady vs Peyton Manning quarterback rivalry features Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. The Chiefs and Bills have met eight times since the start of the 2021 season, including twice meeting in the AFC Championship game, won both times by Kansas City. Can the Bills make it five-straight regular season victories over their arch nemesis? Week 10: Rams at 49ers The last two NFC West champs are set to face off in Week 10. The Niners want to forget last season after they were hit with the Super Bowl hangover. The offense will once again be led by Brock Purdy and George Kittle, but what does the defense look like? The team brought Robert Saleh back to run the unit after finishing No. 29 in scoring last year. Week 11: Lions at Eagles (SNF) We were robbed of this matchup last year in the NFC Championship game when the Lions were knocked off by the No. 6-seeded Washington Commanders. Perhaps we would have seen a closer game to decide who would go to the Super Bowl than the 55-23 drubbing that broke out. The Lions get another shot at a deep run in the upcoming season, and this Week 11 showdown with Philadelphia could be the barometer for how far Detroit can go. For the Eagles, it is simply about getting back to the NFL Playoffs and making another run at the Lombardi Trophy. Week 12: Bills at Texans (TNF) The Bills and Texans were both part of the AFC Playoff field a season ago. Houston beat the Chargers to get a shot at Kansas City but ultimately fell short. The Bills played the Chiefs a bit closer but ultimately suffered the same fate as the Texans. With this late November matchup, it could be a precursor to the postseason. Not to mention, there aren't too many more entertaining quarterbacks to watch in the AFC than CJ Stroud and Josh Allen. Week 13: Chiefs at Cowboys (Thanksgiving) This Thanksgiving Day matchup is between the team that used to be in Dallas and the current residents. The Chiefs have taken over the spotlight with their recent success, and the Cowboys are always in the spotlight as 'America's Team.' Not to mention, Patrick Mahomes returns to his home state to play against the team he rooted for growing up. Mahomes is 1-0 against the Cowboys, he beat them 19-9 during the 2021 season. The Cowboys-Chiefs game might just set viewership records for a non-postseason game. Week 14: Commanders at Vikings The Commanders and Vikings were impressive last season, and why shouldn't that be the case again this season? Minnesota will have a new quarterback under center with last year's top 10 pick, J.J. McCarthy, set to take over for the departing Sam Darnold. Sam Howell and Brett Rypien aren't expected to challenge McCarthy at the top. The Commanders return the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Jayden Daniels, at quarterback, and he has a new weapon. How will Deebo Samuel impact an offense that was already a top-five unit in the league? Week 15: Ravens at Bengals The AFC North is on full display in Week 15. Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow give them a pair of Heisman Trophy winners going head to head. The Bengals want to get back to the Super Bowl, and to do so, they likely have to go through Baltimore. For the Bengals, the offense won't be the issue. Can the defense do better than being a bottom-10 unit next season? That's the real hindrance for Cincinnati. Week 16: Buccaneers at Panthers A pair of former No. 1 overall picks go head to head in the NFC South, with the Bucs heading to Charlotte for a showdown with the Panthers. Carolina was improved down the stretch, but enough to knock off the defending divisional champs? Can wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan help tip the scales in favor of a team that won just five games last year? It's a tough sell, but I could see this game meaning something if the cards are played right. Week 17: Eagles at Bills Two of the top teams from last year, the Bills had the No. 2 scoring offense to go with the No. 11 scoring defense. Likewise, the Eagles had the No. 7 scoring offense to go with the No. 2 scoring defense. Points could be at a premium when these two teams match up late in the season. Week 18: Chargers at Broncos Who doesn't love a good ole-fashioned AFC West rivalry game to close out the 2025 NFL regular season? This game could also have some AFC playoff seeding on the line. Last year, the Chargers won both regular-season matchups to snap a three-game losing streak to the Broncos. Could the snow play a factor for the home team come January for this game?
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Two-time Super Bowl winner who played a season in MLB dead at 84
Tom Brown, a two-sport athlete who made a crucial play to secure an NFL title for the Green Bay Packers in 1966, has died at the age of 84. Brown's death was announced by the Packers organization as well as his alma mater, the University of Maryland. The Packers revealed that he died last week. Brown, a native of Laureldale, Pennsylvania, attended high school in the Washington, DC suburb of Silver Springs, Maryland. Growing up he was an All-Met selection in football and in basketball, but had a deep love for baseball as well. After playing football and baseball at Maryland, Brown was picked 28th overall in the second round of the 1963 NFL Draft by the Packers. He was also selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the AFL Draft with the 20th pick. But he passed initially on playing football after visiting the Packers' locker room in the 1962 NFL Championship game and saying, 'These guys are big. I'm going to play baseball.' He passed on his final season of college baseball eligibility by signing a minor league contract with his hometown Washington Senators. Brown played one season with the Senators after impressing at spring training. He started at first base before eventually being replaced. His MLB career ended with Brown batting .147 in 61 games with 17 hits, four RBI and a lone home run. Brown declined an offer to play with the Packers in 1963 to try and make the roster for the Senators again, but he didn't do well in spring training and was sent down to the minors just two days before Opening Day. He quit baseball that July and signed with Green Bay. Brown played six seasons in the NFL: five with the Packers and one with the Washington Redskins. Brown was part of Green Bay's three straight NFL title-winning teams from 1965-67 under Lombardi, starting in the secondary and playing a key role on one of the most important plays during that dynasty. With the Packers protecting a 34-27 lead in the final minute of the 1966 NFL title game, Dallas drove down to the 2-yard line with a chance to tie the game. But on fourth down, Don Meredith's desperation pass was intercepted by Brown in the back of the end zone to seal the win. The Packers went on to win the first Super Bowl two weeks later against Kansas City. Brown also had an interception in the 1967 playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams. The Packers then won the NFL title the following week in the Ice Bowl against Dallas and another Super Bowl against the Oakland Raiders. Green Bay also won the NFL title with Brown starting in the secondary in 1965 - the year before the first Super Bowl. Brown was traded to Washington from Green Bay in 1969 after Lombardi had been hired there and played just one game that season in his final year in the NFL. Brown finished his NFL career with 13 interceptions and six fumble recoveries in 71 regular-season games, along with the two interceptions in the playoffs. After his playing career had ended, Brown ran a sports league for children in Salisbury, Maryland - sponsoring flag football, baseball, and basketball. He ran the league from 1989 to 2015.
Boston Globe
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Tom Brown, who had clinching interception for Packers in 1966 NFL title game, dies at age 84
He was part of Green Bay's three straight NFL title-winning teams from 1965-67 under Lombardi, starting in the secondary and playing a key role on one of the most important plays during that dynasty. With the Packers protecting a 34-27 lead in the final minute of the 1966 NFL title game, Dallas drove down to the 2-yard line with a chance to tie the game. But on fourth down, Don Meredith's desperation pass was intercepted by Mr. Brown in the back of the end zone to seal the win. The Packers went on to win the first Super Bowl two weeks later against Kansas City. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Mr. Brown also had an interception in the 1967 playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams. The Packers then won the NFL title the following week in the Ice Bowl against Dallas and another Super Bowl against the Oakland Raiders. Advertisement Green Bay also won the NFL title with Mr. Brown starting in the secondary in 1965 — the year before the first Super Bowl. Advertisement He was traded to Washington from Green Bay in 1969 after Lombardi had been hired there and played just one game that season in his final year in the NFL. Mr. Brown finished his NFL career with 13 interceptions and six fumble recoveries in 71 regular-season games, along with the two interceptions in the playoffs. He began the season as the starting first baseman of the Senators, but batted .147 in 61 games in his only year in the majors with one home run and four RBIs. Mr. Brown became the first person ever to homer in a major league game and play on a Super Bowl champion — a feat only matched since then by Deion Sanders. Mr. Brown spent the start of the 1964 season in the minors before quitting baseball in July and signing with the Packers. 'I think I could probably have played major league ball, but not as a starter; probably as a utility player,' he said in a 2009 interview, according to the Packers website. 'But I had the opportunity to play with the Packers and I took that opportunity.'
