NFL coach Sean McVay expressed his opposition to the “tush push” rule during a recent conversation with fellow coaches and executives. The play, where teammates push the ballcarrier behind the center, has sparked debate over safety concerns and aesthetics.
McVay, a member of the Competition Committee, believes that the play doesn’t belong in football due to its resemblance to rugby scrums and potential health risks. However, he also acknowledges that his reluctance to “take something out” because others do it better than him.
The current proposal by the Packers aims to prohibit teammates from “immediately” pushing the ballcarrier. McVay sees this as a semantic issue with unclear timeframes for what constitutes an immediate push.
To address concerns about safety and consistency, some experts suggest eliminating the ability to push the ballcarrier altogether or limiting it within the tackle box. McVay thinks the owners could potentially revise the current proposal in the future but doesn’t see it happening on Monday’s vote.
The league’s removal of a ban on pushing the ballcarrier in 2006 has allowed teams to adapt and exploit this rule, with only two teams currently using it effectively.
Source: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/sean-mcvay-tush-push-doesnt-look-like-football-to-me