outside of the 4th and 1 scenario, the push happens all the time. WR catches a pass and a group converges to tackle, but also some blockers to push the pile sometimes. Is this also not allowed under this rule? Not being able to stop Philly from doing it because they are better than others at it...
technically NFL refs could be replaced entirely by automation and AI. 50 different cameras designed to monitor players of areas of the field for all enforceable rules and able to call all penalties as they happen through AI algorithms. Holding penalties go up by 1500% in year 1.
283 touches in 2024 are the most he has ever had by a lot. He hasn't approached that number of touches since 2018. So the 25% factored in a regression to his mean + increased touches for Benson.
Some backs however are rare in how they remain productive in later years. The Frank Gore syndrome I...
Conner has toughness and leadership which has helped him stay relevant longer than the average back. Still productive at his age and coming off one of his best seasons with the most touches. How long does it last is the magic question. I would bet that he and Benson would have more of an even...
Speaking of bad QB contracts:
Deshaun's cap number for 2025 is $72,935,000. Should the Browns opt to release him, his dead cap number would be $172,734,000