The New Orleans Saints brought in former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to be their next head coach this offseason, which means fans can expect to see at least some similarities to the Eagles offense next year.
That really brings one specific play to mind: the tush push. One of the NFL's most controversial plays ever, Philadelphia has been using it to almost automatically win short-yardage situations for the last few years. Many teams have tried to replicate it, but with little success.
If there was anyone that would have some insight into how to pull it off, though, it would be the former offensive coordinator. Moore didn't invent the tush push but he did see it firsthand in Philadelphia.
Before ever getting a chance to run it with the Saints, though, the play almost got banned this offseason. The Green Bay Packers submitted a proposal at the spring meeting that needed 24 votes to pass. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the final vote was 22-10, meaning the play lives on. Moore will be able to bring it to New Orleans, if he so wishes.
It isn't a 100% given that the coach will have the Saints run it this year, though.
