The NFL’s tush push was almost banned. Here’s why it had to live

The article discusses the NFL owners' meeting where a proposal to ban the "tush push" play failed to pass. This play involves teammates pushing a quarterback to gain short yardage, seen notably in the Philadelphia Eagles' strategy. Despite concerns about player safety and game pace, the real issue seems to be teams' inability to defend against it. The author argues the ban proposal appears to be driven by teams frustrated by their ineffectiveness rather than genuine safety concerns. The article highlights the irony of some teams, like the Seahawks, voting for the ban despite expressing no safety issues previously. Ultimately, the play remains legal, suggesting that teams need to adapt rather than change rules.