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Short Yardage Situations

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sports1 year ago

NFL Executive Troy Vincent Supports Continuation of 'Tush Push' Play

NFL Executive V.P. of Football Operations Troy Vincent stated that the "tush push" play, successfully utilized by the Philadelphia Eagles in short-yardage situations, will not be banned, emphasizing that teams should not be penalized for executing it well. The play, which the Eagles converted 92.5% of the time during the 2023 regular season, will be a topic of discussion at the upcoming NFL league meetings, but Vincent indicated that there is currently no widespread support for its prohibition due to the low number of associated injuries and the strategic advantage it provides to proficient teams.

sports2 years ago

Patrick Mahomes Urges Andy Reid to Increase QB Sneaks; Unstoppable Connection with Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes wants coach Andy Reid to call more quarterback sneaks despite a previous injury, as he believes he hasn't been stopped yet and can get the needed yardage. Reid has been cautious after Mahomes dislocated his kneecap attempting a sneak in 2019, but Mahomes hopes to return to converting those plays in the upcoming season.