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Liam McKeone

Josh Allen Explains Why He Doesn't Think Tush Push Should Be Banned

Allen runs a version of the Tush Push in Buffalo | Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK

Behind the Philadelphia Eagles, arguably no NFL team has tried to weaponize the Tush Push like the Buffalo Bills. Behind the running talent and physicality of MVP quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills installed a version of the Tush Push last season that they used in place of standard QB sneaks. It was decently effective but the Kansas City Chiefs were able to completely stop it in the AFC championship game, further reinforcing how the Eagles stand alone in their mastery of the play.

This past offseason the Tush Push became a huge point of contention and interestingly Buffalo was one of the primary supporters behind banning the play outright. Head coach Sean McDermott was open in his belief the play carried too much injury risk and should be outlawed. Ultimately it was for naught; the vote to ban the Tush Push didn't pass during league meetings in May, with the Bills voting in favor.

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