The Detroit Lions have gained plenty of haters since becoming one of the top teams in the NFL. So, it is rather newsworthy when Detroit finds opposing powerhouses on the same footing on the biggest questions facing the league.
That is exactly what happened on Wednesday as nine other teams joined the Lions in voting against the proposal made by the Green Bay Packers, which would have made the "tush push" an illegal play. Joining Detroit in voting against this measure were a number of teams that are nowhere near contending for a Super Bowl, but it was the two other bona fide threats to win the Lombardi Trophy that stand out among the bunch.
According to Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens also voted against the measure. They were joined by the Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans as fellow franchises objecting to the proposal.
10 Teams Voted Against Tush Push Ban
Detroit and Philadelphia are on the same page concerning the potential implementation of this rule cannot be overlooked. Beyond being the defending Super Bowl champions, this rule was proposed to take away a move the Eagles have essentially perfected.
Whether the Lions believe they have figured out a way to incorporate the "tush push" into their goal line attack, or simply want the challenge of beating teams at their absolute best, remains to be seen. Dan Campbell doesn't seem like the type of coach willing to back down from any challenge. It feels safe to say that Campbell would prefer the Lions defense come up with a way to stop the maneuver rather than voting for it to be banned because an opponent is too good at it.
The "tush push" lives on, for now, but Lions fans should expect to see another vote concerning banning the move to come sooner rather than later. We'll see what side of the aisle Detroit is on whenever that time comes.
