The NFL finally voted to keep or ban the tush push. The Ravens — among 10 total teams — kept the play. Do you agree with them?
On Wednesday, the NFL voted to either keep or ban the infamous tush push. The NFL needed 24 votes to ban the play, but only 22 teams voted to ban.
The Baltimore Ravens were one of the 10 dissenting teams to keep the play, but the debate over the play rages on.
So, today’s Question of the Day is:
Do you agree or disagree with the Ravens keeping the tush push play?
My answer: I agree with the Ravens.
I’m going to give a bit of a stretch comparison here, but stick with me.
In 2015, the Carolina Panthers were terrorizing the NFL. They finished the regular season 15-1, with Cam Newton and Co. obliterating teams. Criticism surrounded them as they celebrated, danced and “dabbed” on their opponents. Some loathed the Panthers for it while the argument in support was if you don’t want them celebrating, stop them. I was in the latter.
I equate this similarly. If you don’t want an offense running the tush push on 3rd & 1, deny them from getting within one yard on first and second down.
No, it’s not easy. But it isn’t the fault of the Philadelphia Eagles or other offenses from running it. On 3rd & 1, teams have long ran quarterback sneak to gain an extra yard. The only difference is the Eagles have a top-tier sneaking QB, top-tier offensive line and all-around structure for it.
Furthermore, as a fan of an AFC North team, to ban an offensive play cause teams struggle to stop it feels soft. Teams built themselves to run it. So, have a defense formidable enough to contest. No, it isn’t easy. But, denying them from the one-yard battle is how you deny teams from doing so.
What say you, Ravens fans? Do you support the tush push? Do you dislike it? Leave a comment below!