The tush push continues to be the focal point of much discussion and debate. Former NFL executive V.P. of officiating Mike Pereira has chimed in.

“First of all, I don’t wanna see a play banned that has that name,” Pereira said in a video posted on social media by the NFL on Fox. “I love the name tush push. And I really don’t see a logical reason why it should be. The injury data is not really there. Because you can’t stop it, so let’s get rid of it? I don’t like it. I like the play, and I hope it stays .”

Coincidentally (or perhaps ironically; I never know when to use it), it was Pereira who initially flagged the possibility of a fresh run at banning the play, following the NFC Championship between the Commanders and the Eagles.

During the game, Washington repeatedly jumped offside

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