Detroit Lions fans can't help but be amused by their rival's failed attempts to change league rules. This is the case for the Green Bay Packers, who introduced an attempted rule change to ban the Tush-Push play that the Philadelphia Eagles have made so popular. No other team can run it the way Philly can, leaving the rest of the league frustrated by what seems to be an unstoppable play. However, Green Bay's attempt to ban the play comes off as a spoiled child pitching a fit for anyone daring not to do things their way.
The Packers are in for a rude awakening in an NFC North that Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers offered years of dominance in. Those days are long gone with the Lions now the prohibitive favorites in the NFC North. Perhaps this added to the team's frustration and odd choice to seek out a rule change. What is so interesting about this attempt is that if the play were so unfair the entire league would be running it.
Green Bay's Sad Attempt to Ban the Eagles Tush-Push Play Predictably Failed
Detroit's division rival could be using this time to figure out how to add a backup quarterback to run the play or looking how to stop it defensively. Complaining to the league about a play everyone has the ability to attempt is typical of Detroit's frustrating rival. It is a spoiled move that demands the league change what is really a slightly more physical quarterback sneak.
While the Eagles are comfortable putting Jalen Hurts in harm's way, this seems to be what slows the rest of the league from picking up the play. With this in mind, it isn't difficult in today's league to add a quarterback specifically to run the play. Looking at how common the play has become, there isn't any reason an offense can't have a piece that specializes in being a short-yardage weapon.
Teams may not be able to run it with the same level of efficiency of the Eagles, but it remains a great short-yardage option. However, for the Lions rival it appears the team is far more interested in whining about the play than utilizing it or looking at possible defensive solutions.
Now, the Packers will be forced to evaluate whether to run the play itself or look at possible solutions to stopping the short-yardage push. No question, the league made the right decision ruling against Green Bay's whiny attempt at a rule change.