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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tush push isn't what makes the Eagles great, but it makes them even tougher to beat
In Super Bowl LIX, a replay review early in the game showed that Philadelphia Eagles receiver Jahan Dotson was just short of a touchdown, down at the 1-yard line. Everyone knew what was coming next. And everyone knew it wasn't going to be stopped. That's what bothered the rest of the NFL. The NFL did not take away the Eagles' cheat code. In a proposal brought forth by the Green Bay Packers, there were 22 teams that voted to ban the tush push, a play that everyone is allowed to run but only the Eagles have nearly perfected. But 24 votes were needed, so it failed. Just like that Super Bowl tush push touchdown by Jalen Hurts after Dotson was stopped, the Eagles got across the goal line. As always. The vote was hardly about injury risk — if the NFL banned all football plays that could lead to injuries, Sundays would be 22 players standing around looking at each other across the field — but rather jealousy, frustration and resentment. The right call was made. Even if it helps keep the Eagles at the top of the NFL. The tush push isn't the reason the Eagles are Super Bowl champions, or probably even in the top 10 reasons. The Eagles had the best defense in the NFL last season. Saquon Barkley had perhaps the greatest single season a running back has ever had. Philadelphia has tremendous receivers, a good offensive line and practically no weakness. They were 16-1 after September and it wasn't because of one play. But a proposal to ban a Barkley toss play, an A.J. Brown go route or Jalen Carter blowing up the pocket by bull rushing a guard would have been ridiculous. There were 22 teams that weren't as ashamed to vote to ban a play the Eagles have happened to master. There is clearly a big advantage for the Eagles. They succeed 87% of the time on the tush push. The rest of the league is at just 71%. That kind of efficiency is huge in short-yardage situations to keep drives going. That doesn't mean the play should be illegal. But it certainly is a big boost for a team when it knows it will pick up nearly every fourth-and-1 or goal-line play. The Eagles are so good at the tush push, it has become synonymous with them. Every team is allowed to run it, but it was former Eagles center Jason Kelce at the NFL's spring meeting stumping to not ban the play. Any of the 22 teams that voted to rid the league of the play are allowed to get the personnel required to be great at the play, or to practice it until it's automatic, but it was the Eagles doing a victory lap on social media after the play survived. That's partially because the Eagles know what it means for them going forward. Perhaps some team will unlock the answer key to stopping it, though you'd think that would have happened by now. Or the rest of the league will figure out better ways to run it and get as good at it as Philadelphia, negating the Eagles' advantage. Until then, a team that ran away with a Super Bowl championship still has a play for critical situations that they run at a much higher success rate than any other team. There will be plenty of moments this season, like that first touchdown of Super Bowl LIX, in which the Eagles get into a short-yardage situation and the opponent will be deflated before Philadelphia even lines up. It's a mental edge as much as a physical edge for Philadelphia. Look at how the frustrated Washington Commanders lost their minds trying to jump over the line repeatedly in the NFC championship game, an embarrassing moment for them in a big game. But they had no other option because they knew they couldn't stop the play. Nobody has been able to. Just imagine how excited the Eagles will be to run the tush push for the first time on Nov. 10. That happens to be the first time they face the Packers this season.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Tush push isn't what makes the Eagles great, but it makes them even tougher to beat
In Super Bowl LIX, a replay review early in the game showed that Philadelphia Eagles receiver Jahan Dotson was just short of a touchdown, down at the 1-yard line. Everyone knew what was coming next. And everyone knew it wasn't going to be stopped. That's what bothered the rest of the NFL. The NFL did not take away the Eagles' cheat code. In a proposal brought forth by the Green Bay Packers, there were 22 teams that voted to ban the tush push, a play that everyone is allowed to run but only the Eagles have nearly perfected. But 24 votes were needed, so it failed. Just like that Super Bowl tush push touchdown by Jalen Hurts after Dotson was stopped, the Eagles got across the goal line. As always. The vote was hardly about injury risk — if the NFL banned all football plays that could lead to injuries, Sundays would be 22 players standing around looking at each other across the field — but jealousy, frustration and resentment. The right call was made. Even if it helps keep the Eagles at the top of the NFL. The tush push isn't the reason the Eagles are Super Bowl champions, or probably even in the top 10 reasons. The Eagles had the best defense in the NFL last season. Saquon Barkley had perhaps the greatest single season a running back has ever had. Philadelphia has tremendous receivers, a good offensive line and practically no weakness. They were 16-1 after September and it wasn't because of one play. But a proposal to ban a Barkley toss play, an A.J. Brown go route or Jalen Carter blowing up the pocket by bull rushing a guard would have been ridiculous. There were 22 teams that weren't as ashamed to vote to ban a play the Eagles have happened to master. There is clearly a big advantage for the Eagles. They succeed 87% of the time on the tush push. The rest of the league is at just 71%. That kind of efficiency is huge in short-yardage situations to keep drives going. That doesn't mean the play should be illegal. But it certainly is a big boost for a team when it knows it will pick up nearly every fourth-and-1 or goal-line play. The Eagles are so good at the tush push, it has become synonymous with them. Every team is allowed to run it, but it was former Eagles center Jason Kelce at the NFL's spring meeting stumping to not ban the play. Any of the 22 teams that voted to rid the league of the play are allowed to get the personnel required to be great at the play, or to practice it until it's automatic, but it was the Eagles doing a victory lap on social media after the play survived. That's partially because the Eagles know what it means for them going forward. Perhaps some team will unlock the answer key to stopping it, though you'd think that would have happened by now. Or the rest of the league will figure out better ways to run it and get as good at it as Philadelphia, negating the Eagles' advantage. Until then, a team that ran away with a Super Bowl championship still has a play for critical situations that they run at a much higher success rate than any other team. There will be plenty of moments this season, like that first touchdown of Super Bowl LIX, in which the Eagles get into a short-yardage situation and the opponent will be deflated before Philadelphia even lines up. It's a mental edge as much as a physical edge for Philadelphia. Look at how the frustrated Washington Commanders lost their minds trying to jump over the line repeatedly in the NFC championship game, an embarrassing moment for them in a big game. But they had no other option because they knew they couldn't stop the play. Nobody has been able to. Just imagine how excited the Eagles will be to run the tush push for the first time on Nov. 10. That happens to be the first time they face the Packers this season.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles decline 5th-year option of former Commanders' 1st-round pick
Nov 5, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Commanders receiver Jahan Dotson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports It's draft week, which means we are approaching the deadline for NFL teams to either pick up or decline the fifth-year options for 2022 first-round picks. There is no decision for the Washington Commanders, who traded their 2022 first-round pick, Jahan Dotson, to the Philadelphia Eagles last August. After one season with Philadelphia, the Eagles saw enough to decline Dotson's fifth-year option. In 17 games last season, Dotson caught 19 passes for 216 yards with no touchdowns. He did have a touchdown in the playoffs. Dotson served as Philadelphia's No. 3 receiver behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Washington sent Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick to the Eagles for a 2025 third-round pick and two seventh-round selections. Advertisement That was one of two deals general manager Adam Peters made with Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman. During last season's draft, the Commanders traded one of their second-round picks to the Eagles, giving Washington two picks in return. The Dotson trade represents a clear win regardless of what happens with Dotson and the Eagles next season. This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Eagles decline former Commanders' 1st-round pick's 5th-year option
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles biggest winners and losers from the 2025 NFL Draft
Eagles biggest winners and losers from the 2025 NFL Draft Kelee Ringo and Jahan Dotson are among the biggest winners for Philadelphia after the Eagles selected ten impact players in the 2025 NFL draft The 2025 NFL draft was another outstanding event. Over the three-day weekend, the Eagles landed ten impact players, including former Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell. With the draft night dust now settled, Philadelphia and 31 teams will begin holding rookie minicamps this weekend and next weekend. The Eagles will have ten draft picks and about 15-20 undrafted rookies who have either signed contracts with the team or are at the NovaCare Complex for a tryout. The Super Bowl champions are moving through phase one of the off-season workout program, and we're looking at the ten players most impacted by the draft outcome. Who won and lost some leverage over the weekend? Loser -- QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson The Eagles acquired the former UCLA star in a trade that sent Kenny Pickett to Cleveland. Upon arriving, Thompson-Robinson talked about playing Chess with Jalen Hurts, and he offered elite athleticism at the position. Fast-forward a few weeks, and Philadelphia drafted former Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord in the sixth round. Philadelphia will carry four quarterbacks throughout the summer, but Roseman drafted McCord, and he fits what the Eagles do with the deep ball. Winner - WR Jahan Dotson Dotson had his fifth-year option declined, but then won the weekend after the Eagles bypassed drafting a receiver in any round of the three-day event. After getting adjusted, Dotson struggled to adjust, but saw his best productivity during the run to the Super Bowl. During the playoffs, Dotson had three big catches for 53 yards and a touchdown. Dotson will battle former 2021 second-round pick Terrace Marshall Jr. for snaps, but he's the favorite to be Philadelphia's third wide receiver. Winners- OL Tyler Steen/Kenyon Green The Eagles drafted three offensive linemen, Drew Kendall (G/C), Myles Hinton (G/T), and Cameron Williams (T), who are developmental prospects who could become future starters. But for now, Steen and Green will battle for the coveted right guard spot. Winner -TE Dallas Goedert Philadelphia didn't draft a tight end, and unless a team blows Howie Roseman away, Goedert is expected to play out the final year of his contract. Loser-DB Sydney Brown The Eagles traded C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Houston for Kenyon Green, opening up a starting role for Sydney Brown or Tristin McCollum. Brown is a physical safety who is stout on special teams but doesn't operate efficiently in space or match up against elite pass catchers. Enter Andrew Mukuba, a Swiss army knife from Texas who could keep Brown relegated to special team duties. Mukuba can play the slot, operate in space, and play with range, drawing comparisons to Gardner-Johnson. Winner-Moro Ojomo Philadelphia didn't land Walter Nolen and waited until Round 4 to land Ty Brown out of Nebraska. Even with the pick, Ojomo still maintains his role as a pass-rushing defensive tackle, who can play on the edge in specific situations, and potentially replace Milton Williams's pass-rush prowess. Losers -Nakobe Dean/Jeremiah Trotter Dean is recovering from a severe injury and entering his rookie contract's final year. Trotter Jr. was expected to see more snaps after Dean's injury and Oren Burks' departure. Enter Jihaad Campbell at pick No. 31 overall after sliding down draft boards following a shoulder injury. Roseman doubled down, landing Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon in the fifth round. Campbell sees himself in the mold of a Zack Baun or Fred Warner, while the Eagles could value Campbell more as an elite pass rusher. Either situation leaves Dean as a potential odd man out in 2026, and Trotter as a reserve his first two seasons. Winner-Jalyx Hunt Even if the Eagles see Jihaad Campbell as a pass rushing inside or weak side linebacker, Howie Roseman didn't trade up for a pass rusher or draft one until Antwan Powell-Ryland went in the sixth round. Hunt and Nolan Smith will get the first shots at replacing Brandon Graham (retired) and Josh Sweat (Cardinals) on the edge. Winner-Kelee Ringo The Eagles lost Darius Slay (Steelers), James Bradberry (free agent), Avonte Maddox (Lions), and Isaiah Rodgers (Vikings) in free agency and signed Adoree' Jackson. Even with those moves, Philadelphia didn't draft a cornerback until the fifth round when they selected Mac McWilliams out of UCF. Williams (5-10, 191) will add some depth on the outside and in the slot, but he was a fifth-round pick for a reason. Ringo is the biggest winner and'll have the inside track to be a starter.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eagles make a $16.8M decision on WR Jahan Dotson ahead of the 2025 NFL draft
We listed Jahan Dotson as a potential trade candidate, and the Eagles' most recent financial decisions on the former Penn State star confirm he could be on the move after the Terrace Marshall signing. A 2022 first-round pick, Dotson is one of three players on Philadelphia's roster that Howie Roseman will have to decide whether to exercise their fifth-year option or allow them to test free agency. NFL rookies are given four-year contracts when they enter the league; first-round picks include a team option for a fifth season, which teams can choose to pick up or decline. Former Vikings first-round pick and current Eagles safety Lewis Cine is the only player of the 32 first-round picks ineligible for a fifth-year option after Minnesota released him before the 2024 season. Advertisement The decision can sometimes be easy, and other times, financial outlooks make it challenging to invest millions at key positions. The window to extend a player's fifth-year option opened on Jan. 6 and goes through May 1. With the deadline fast approaching, Jordan Schults of Fox Sports reports the Eagles won't pick up Dotson's. According to Over The Cap, Philadelphia would owe Dotson $16,817,000 for the 2026 season, and his production since entering the league hasn't warranted that financial investment. The Eagles acquired Dotson from the Commanders last summer in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick, two seventh-round picks for Dotson, and a fifth-round pick. Dotson caught 19 of 33 targets for 216 yards in 17 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024 after being acquired in a trade from Washington. He also rushed once for 13 yards. Despite his struggles, Dotson played 649 offensive snaps during the regular season for Philadelphia, working as a No. 3 receiver behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Dotson improved with time and had his most impactful game of the season during the Eagles' win over Kansas City in Super Bowl LIX, with two catches for 42 yards on three targets. The 2022 first-round pick could have an increased role for the 2025 season if Philadelphia moves on from Goedert. A wide receiver drafted early could make things difficult for the former Penn State star. Advertisement Prior to joining the Eagles, Dotson caught 35 passes for 523 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games in his rookie season with Washington, and then was solid again in 2023 with 49 receptions for 518 yards and four scores. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles are declining the 5th-year option on WR Jahan Dotson
