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Todd Bowles: Bucs didn’t sign Desmond Watson to defend the tush-push

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Todd Bowles explains why the Bucs did not sign Desmond Watson to defend against the tush-push The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are focusing on getting defensive tackle Desmond Watson in shape to play more snaps, rather than solely focusing on countering the Philadelphia Eagles’ “tush push” play. Watson’s size, originally listed at 437 pounds but currently … Read more

Packers revise tush-push proposal to ban all pushing of the runner

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Packers update proposal to prohibit pushing of the runner The Packers have proposed a ban on pushing the ball carrier in response to the Eagles’ use of the “tush push” play. This move aims to improve player safety and pace of play, although there is no evidence to support these concerns. The proposal requires 24 … Read more

Eagles’ active slate of standalone games makes tush-push ban more likely

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The Eagles’ busy schedule of solo games increases the likelihood of a tush-push ban The Eagles will have four big-audience, standalone games in the upcoming season. This news comes a day before the official schedule release and indicates that the league is likely to get rid of the controversial tush push play. The Eagles will … Read more