Whenever the Philadelphia Eagles are mentioned right now, it's rarely about their Super Bowl LIX win. Instead, it's the "tush push" and the controversy around it that dominate the conversation. Frustrations flared again after their Week 2 game against the Chiefs. Now veteran wide receiver Davante Adams has joined the criticism. His comments carry extra weight since the Los Angeles Rams face the Eagles on Sunday.
On Tuesday's edition of "Up and Adams," the WR expressed concern about the play's fairness. While he initially tried to stay impartial, recent replays suggest players sometimes leave their spots too early.
"This is horrible timing and I already know people are going to hate me for speaking on it," Adams said. "If you're going to use it like a true QB sneak, be on sides and all of that, we're not jumping early. I don't know how often that's happened."
He pointed out that some players, notably including Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, have publicly spoken out after seeing evidence of players leaving early before the snap.
Adams emphasized that if the play continues to be allowed, enforcement should be stricter to ensure fairness. "You can't have the guards and tackles taken off, spearing down early before guys get a chance to react," he said.
The play has some effectiveness, but Adams admitted he's not a fan of watching it. "I'd rather see somebody come downhill and run inside zone, outside zone, toss crack or something," he said.
The Eagles aren't going to stop running the play, so the frustrations will never end.
How can this get more interesting? The Eagles should dial up the "tush push" even more against the Rams on Sunday. That'll definitely add to the drama.