INDIANAPOLIS -- The Philadelphia Eagles' tactic of pushing the quarterback from behind on sneak plays has generated significant conversation at the NFL scouting combine - including among the league's rule-makers.
But the Eagles defended their use of the move and say they're playing within the rules.
"All I know is everything we're doing is legal and it works," Eagles executive vice president and general manager Howie Roseman said Tuesday. "And just because people do something that's really good doesn't mean it should be outlawed."
The Eagles converted 29 of 32 quarterback sneaks last season, in part because of their habit of using teammates to push quarterback Jalen Hurts from behind while he also plowed ahead using his powerful lower body.