Broncos HC Sean Payton will take advantage of one rule if NFL doesn't change it
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has always been a strong personality. Accordingly, he has his own way of accomplishing tasks and running his team. Today, before any games have been played, he already made a comment about a rule in the NFL. Actually, it is actually a bit of a lack of a rule […]
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has always been a strong personality.
Accordingly, he has his own way of accomplishing tasks and running his team. Today, before any games have been played, he already made a comment about a rule in the NFL.
Actually, it is actually a bit of a lack of a rule in the league currently.
During the Super Bowl, a "QB push" type of play was shown consistently by the Philadelphia Eagles. They were not the only team to use it this season, but they were the most successful.
There is no rule regarding this type of play currently. Players cannot be pulled forward, but the QB can be pushed as of right now.
Many teams were lining up and using extra blockers behind their quarterback to push him forward in order to get a first down or touchdown. Payton is not a fan of the play, and he clearly doesn't think it should be in the NFL.
That being said, the Broncos HC won't be afraid to call it next season if the league does not choose to outlaw it.
Whether other coaches believe it is a "cheap play" or not, Payton doesn't think that it needs to be called at this level of football. It is an interesting point as it is a relatively unique, new type of play that is a bit different than others like it seen before in the NFL.
After a year off from the sidelines, Payton certainly hasn't changed his stark opinions.
If he has thoughts on a particular ideal, he is going to tell you about it. The Broncos clearly liked Payton during the interview process and believe that he can cure their offensive woes.
It will be interesting to see if the Broncos are able to call the "Tush Push" during this next season or not.
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