From Casual Comment to Touchdown: The Unexpected Story of the 'Tush Push'

From Casual Comment to Touchdown: How Anthony Barr's 'Tush Push' Became an NFL Playbook Staple. In 2018, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr, during an interview captured by NFL Films, casually suggested a unique play he called the "Tush Push." This seemingly insignificant comment would later have an unexpected impact on NFL strategy. Fast forward two seasons, and the Indianapolis Colts, under offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni, used a remarkably similar play. The video shows the Colts successfully executing the play, proving the effectiveness of the strategy. "It's actually a very good idea," a commentator is heard saying in the video. The surprising success didn't end there. Years later, Sirianni, now coaching the Philadelphia Eagles, employed the same tactic, again achieving a touchdown. This unexpected connection between a player's casual remark and a successful play used by two different NFL teams is a testament to the unpredictable nature of the game and the creative use of strategy.