Nick Sirianni probably heard Dianna Russini’s report that the Tush Push ban is gaining momentum. And said to himself, Well, I need to pull in a few favors or else these NFL owners might screw me. So, with the Eagles sweating whether the play was 90% of the time successful. Sirianni is calling in his former assistants to ensure this vote goes only one way—in the Eagles’ favor.

Speaking with Mike Garafolo, Sirianni had a grin on his face discussing the Tush Push ban. Then he went to send a clear message to those who worked under him, saying, “We’ll see how it goes. All I will say about it is (Jonathan) Gannon, (Shane) Steichen and (Kellen) Moore better vote for it. They are in the (head coach) position right now because of that play. So all three, I better have those three votes right there and the #Eagles’ vote. I, at least, know we have four.” So, Sirianni doesn’t want any backstabbing to take place. And has conveyed what he wants to see from his former assistants. 

Gannon was Philadelphia’s defensive coordinator from 2021 to 22 before getting the Cardinals’ head coaching gig. Within the same period, Steichen also served as the team’s OC before landing the Colts job. Then, recently, it was Kellen Moore who led the Eagles to their second Super Bowl win and left to take the Saints job. Those 3 votes and the Eagles would mean 4 already in favor of the Eagles. And the proposal to ban Tush Push will require 24 of 32 owners to vote in favor. This means Sirianni will be hoping 9 more NFL owners join his side, which is needed to sink this proposal.

Actually, he might already have another vote from the Bills. ESPN’s research found out that over the last 3 seasons, the Eagles and the Bills have converted 87% of their Tush Push attempts. While the rest of the league is only 71%. So, you can easily guess why some in the NFL, like the Packers, are pushing for this Eagles trademark play ban.

But the thing is, the Eagles might already have a loophole in their mind. Considering the ban on Tush Push does come through, Sirianni could make a slight tweak to keep Tush Push alive.

Is the Eagles planning to use a loophole in the potential Tush Push ban?

See the official language of the Packers proposal of the Tush Push ban, “prohibits an offensive player from pushing a teammate who was lined up directly behind the snapper and receives the snap, immediately at the snap.” If it does happen, they want a 10-yard penalty. So, after reading the proposal thoroughly, ESPN’s Jeremy Flower has floated an idea to the Eagles. Emphasizing the word immediately, he said on SportsCenter, “So, what if you wait a second after the snap and push? Also, the Eagles’ line is so good that I think they could get the play off without the push, so we’ll see. I think they’re are going to still do it in some variation.”

Considering the huge success Tush Push rewarded the Eagles with, surely they can’t give up completely on it. Like on their way to the Super Bowl last season, the Eagles ran Tush Push on multiple teams. One of those instances where the opposition was frustrated by the Eagles lining up for Tush Push came in the NFC Championship game. The Commanders kept jumping multiple offsides every time Jalen Hurts was about to run the Tush Push.

So, it basically ended up giving the opposition the fear that every time the Eagles ran the Tush Push, it would bear only one result. A TD or a first down. Now, the Eagles only have to wait it out and see how that Palm Beach voting goes. From there, the reigning Super Bowl Champions can start planning their next move to retain the Lombardi.