Josh Allen Explains Why The ‘Tush Push’ Shouldn’t Be Banned

The Tush Push gained popularity through the Philadelphia Eagles’ use of the play, but the Buffalo Bills are another team that has found success with it.

The vote to ban the play in May didn’t pass, although the Bills were one of the teams that voted in favor of the ban. Head coach Sean McDermott believes that although the play was successful, the injury risk is too great.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen doesn’t agree with his head coach.

“I’m a big believer in if you can’t stop it, keep running it, right?” Allen told Sports Illustrated. “And just because a couple teams do it better than others, I don’t feel like it should be banned.”

Allen’s view is not unique and is shared by many who don’t want to see the play banned.

For the vote to pass, 24 NFL teams need to vote in favor of the ban. In May, only 22 teams voted in favor, with ten teams voting no.

In addition to the Eagles, the Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions were among the ten teams that voted no.

Allen scored 12 rushing touchdowns last season, with many of the 12 coming from the Tush Push on the goal line. He likely doesn’t want to see a play that has helped his team win be banned.

“I feel like if you can use it to your benefit, use it to your benefit,” Allen said. “If you don’t like it, my advice is to stop it, you know?”