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How big of an advantage is it for the Eagles to only have to get 9 yards instead of 10 (alien.top)

submitted 9 months ago by CrossfitJebus@alien.top to c/nfl@nfl.community

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With the tush push being so effective, they effectively only have to get 9 yards every three downs. So what kind of advantage does it give them

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[–] CrossfitJebus@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The way it opens up the playbook for them and the fact that yards matter more each down I’m just not sure. Because in reality it make a 2nd and 6 really 2nd and 5. It just changes so much

[–] Beahner@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Depending how you do it 2nd and 5 can be as good as 1st and 5. Just depends where on the field (though the Eagles have been daring once or twice deep enough in their territory).

It’s an age old want from coaches. A play that is about a guarantee of 2-3 yards each time. I don’t think this one is a guarantee forever, but it has been so far.

It’s admittedly boring as fuck, but also effective as fuck.