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it feels like every time they use this, no matter how obvious it is or how many defensive players rush the line, they get 2-3 yards. it seems to me like they could go for 2 and get every time, which could be a huge advantage in the long run of certain games. my brother asked this question last night during the xp after the qb sneak td and neither me or my dad had an answer because it seems like it would work 100%. is there a reason they don’t do this?

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[–] Wh00ster@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

The human body

[–] iliekdrugs@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It’s the tush push, the brotherly shove sounds dumb and forced

[–] TheDoomBlade13@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

It's exhausting, more risky as you get more tired, and guaranteed for 1 but struggles for 2/3

[–] FluffyMoomin@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Part of me wants to say they did it when there was a penalty that moved them closer to the goalline for the PAT attempt?

[–] Kolli93@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Why didn't the Eagles just use the Brotherly Shove to push the Ring into Mt. Doom? Are they stupid?

[–] Bubbly-Summer4978@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

This is so underrated dude. Hilarious holy smokes

[–] Nuclearsunburn@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

The injury risk is not worth the reward in most cases. I wouldn’t be shocked if they played the Super Bowl that way if they get there though

[–] PCP_Panda@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

The play will gas the offensive line sooner or later. Need to diversify your portfolio and protect ya neck

[–] lappelduvide-_-@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Because this isn't Madden, it's real life. Injuries will occur quickly

[–] PMzyox@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Going for 2 every play would lead them to an immediate 4 and out with 2 yards remaining deep in their own territory.

Modify your strategy just a little bit and you have the eagle’s current offensive strategy. They more or less know that they can get 2 yards in a 4th and 2 situation. With something like a 98% success rate. So, knowing you really only have to go 8 yards in 3 plays instead of 10, drastically changes your game plan. They are playing like everything is 4 down territory. It’s an extremely aggressive strategy, and I think it rests mostly on Jason Kelce’s health, but so far they’ve had a lot of success with it. Every coach in the league is laying awake at night trying to dream up ways to counter it. It’ll be interesting to see what happens.

[–] shewy92@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Safety. And if every play is super, no one will be.

[–] MadFederal@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago
[–] Interesting-Doubt413@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I mean, if you can do it with 50.1% efficiency then it certainly would be worth it

[–] Academic_Face200@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I was thinking when is a football coach going to instill this as an offense?

Can't find a QB? No problem, just find 6 guys like Taysom Hill and shove it down their throat.

[–] Bubbly-Summer4978@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

You ever heard the story of Icarus? That’s why.

[–] Medical-Army-4491@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago
[–] howtoretireby40@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Why doesn’t Lebron simply tomahawk slam every possession?

[–] AshBlackstone78@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

If I were the Eagles, I’d run it on 2nd and 3 or less, 3rd and 2 or less.

So basically on 2nd and 3, I’m gonna run it three times in a row if I have to, and get that first down.

[–] HotFoxedbuns@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Taking this to the logical extreme if they could get 3 yards every play they could actually do this play the entire game

[–] Gribbled1936@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Depression.