Eagles Offensive Coordinator Sean Mannion just confirmed what everyone in the league was waiting for: the notorious “tush push” is absolutely, 100% still part of their game plan for this season. This isn’t just some casual comment either, especially when you consider how much changed about their offense this offseason and how last year went down.
The Tush Push Is Sticking Around, No Matter What
Listen, the “tush push,” that quarterback sneak with a full-on shove from behind, has been an absolute staple in Philadelphia for years. Mannion himself said it’s been “an extremely effective play here,” something the organization has “executed at a high level.” You can’t argue with results, right? When it’s working, it’s virtually unstoppable in those short-yardage situations, and everyone knows it. But here’s the kicker: it wasn’t exactly working so hot in 2025. The Eagles were “less successful running it” last year, which, let’s be honest, is a pretty mild way of putting it for a play that used to be automatic. And to top it off, they even “parted ways with longtime offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland” this year. You’d think that kind of shake-up, plus the dip in success, would make a new OC rethink things. Nope. Mannion is doubling down, flat-out saying, “It’s gonna be a part of what we do” and they’re going to “lean into that.”
19th Place in Points? No Problem!
This commitment to the “tush push” isn’t happening in a vacuum. Mannion was brought in for a reason, a pretty big reason actually. The Eagles offense, which used to be a juggernaut, completely cratered last season, dropping all the way to “19th in the league in points scored.” Nineteenth! That’s a massive dip for a team with their talent. Mannion’s got one job in his “first season”: reverse that dip. He’s tasked with “fixing larger issues,” which, you’d assume, means making the *entire* offense better, not just clinging to one play. Yet, here we are, with him declaring the “tush push” will “certainly, it’s something that will be a part of it.” It’s clear they see it as a key piece, even if it struggled recently.
So, Mannion is banking on this play returning to its former glory to help get the offense back on track. He’s making a statement early on, telling everyone the tush push isn’t just “on hand when needed,” but that it’s a foundational element they’re going to “lean into.” Philly fans better hope this gamble pays off and that the organization’s high execution level returns. Every single point will count this season as they try to climb out of that 19th-place hole.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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