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EAGLES EXPOSED: Todd Bowles Jokes “Guess I Don’t Need a Rugby Team to Win!” — Crowd Erupts at Tush Push Shade .t

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles had the perfect reaction after being asked about his support for the Philadelphia Eagles’ tush push.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles waves to fans after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.Something has to give between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles when they both stake their undefeated records in Week 4 on Sunday.
The Buccaneers remained undefeated after escaping the New York Jets, 29-27, in Week 3. It’s their first 3-0 start since 2005.The Eagles, meanwhile, are still unblemished in their title defense after beating the Los Angeles Rams, 33-26, on Sunday.

Ahead of their meeting at Raymond James Stadium, Bowles expressed his support for the Eagles’ tush push. The play has become controversial over the years, with many coaches urging the NFL to ban it. The 61-year-old Bowles, however, is in the minority.

Because of his stance, fans in Philadelphia are hailing him as a hero. When told about it, Bowles, who spent time as secondary coach of the Eagles in 2012, downplayed it with a joke.

“I think the only place I might be a hero at is Ishkabibble’s down on South Street,” said the Buccaneers coach in a video posted by ESPN’s Jenna Laine, referencing the popular cheesesteak joint.

“Other than that, it’s a good play. It’s a creative play for them.”

Bowles, who’s known for his defensive acumen, added that they should also be creative in trying to stop the tush push. In an earlier remark, he intimated that restricting it might set an ugly precedent and dissuade teams from drawing up unique strategies.