Tush Push: our new short-yardage norm?

[oasis]

If we're so predictable on 1st and 2nd down, maybe we should make it work for us?

 

[DarkVictory23]

That was kind of an interesting play. I mean, putting an RB in there instead of Geno was very 'this is what we're doing', but Philly isn't exactly subtle when they do it, either.

Not going to vote yet, I'd like to see us run it a few more times to see how effective we actually can be with it, but thought it was a nice wrinkle.

 

[MORGULON]

That was kind of an interesting play. I mean, putting an RB in there instead of Geno was very 'this is what we're doing', but Philly isn't exactly subtle when they do it, either.

Not going to vote yet, I'd like to see us run it a few more times to see how effective we actually can be with it, but thought it was a nice wrinkle.

Especially with Geno Smith being hurt.

 

[DarkVictory23]

Especially with Geno Smith being hurt.

Yeah, if we're going to keep doing it, I'd very much prefer we stick to our third string RB running the play instead of our starting QB. Just me, though.

 

[kidhawk]

I was ok with the play but we didn’t disguise it so what was the point in having Geno there at all? Trot out another player there to help with the “push”. Geno looked lame just standing there.

 

[CouchLogic]

Give it to...BIG BOYE (I just picked a random big dude). The biggest/strongest guy would suffice.

There's need to hide, what can't be contained.

 

[Dallashawksfan]

Is there a QB that as scared when running as Geno?

 

[nwHawk]

I posted this in the game day forum, but stretch Geno, or the “11” man out wide. Pull a defender out of the box. Hell, line up two backup OL in the backfield and really create a push.

 

[sutz]

Not something I'd do on every short yardage situation. We would need to practice it more before it becomes a regular thing.

 

[GemCity]

Is there a QB that as scared when running as Geno?

If you count running the ball with Tom Brady is Madden, yes!

 

[Recon_Hawk]

I wonder if DJ Dallas was playing the scout team qb last week emulating Jalen Hurts and Pete liked what he saw.

 

[Welshers2]

I'd do it every single 3rd down and 4th down when it's short yardage. I was wishing we did it from the 2 at the end of the game when we lost yardage on a shotgun run that almost cost us the game. But Geno got it done and a great catch by Colby

 

[edogg23]

Why not take out the qb and put another big in?

 

[MD5eahawks]

They called it the Grunge Plunge on the radio.

 

[sutz]

They called it the Grunge Plunge on the radio.

Nice tie to the Seattle music scene.

 

[hgwellz12]

Give it to...BIG BOYE (I just picked a random big dude). The biggest/strongest guy would suffice.

There's need to hide, what can't be contained.
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cool gif

 

[cymatica]

I'd do it every single 3rd down and 4th down when it's short yardage. I was wishing we did it from the 2 at the end of the game when we lost yardage on a shotgun run that almost cost us the game. But Geno got it done and a great catch by Colby

When they were at the 2 yd line I was calling for it. Instead they decided to leave Tennessee's edge unblocked and go with a slow developing shotgun run up the gut, literally the dumbest play call for short yardage. How TF does Waldron think that was a good call?

 

[IndyHawk]

I liked it and we have the mass to do it but I agree take Geno out
of it and use another big.

 

[Lords of Scythia]

They had a big, muscular QB, but it looked unstoppable.

 

[Mad Dog]

I was ok with the play but we didn’t disguise it so what was the point in having Geno there at all? Trot out another player there to help with the “push”. Geno looked lame just standing there.

Well except with Geno in there, the opponents can't just trot out 11 heavy dudes as we can always audible to a different play.

The personnel grouping is the surprise. Once we lineup, its obvious but its to late for substitutions.

Of course this line of thinking is what led to us throwing a slant to Ricardo Lockette on the most important play of SB49.