The continued angst towards the Eagles’ Brotherly Shove is at an all-time high.

It’s been called a degradation of the game we love by some and a ‘cheat code’ by several others. The Philadelphia Eagles have mastered their version of the quarterback sneak. Birds fans love it, as do some coaches, but they’re in the minority. Those who oppose would have disposed of this jawn a while ago.

We all know why the Eagles love their Brotherly Shove. It gives them an advantage, both physical and psychological, as those who have shown support all share similar theories.

They, like the more rational fan, believe it’s foolish to ban plays because they’re run too well, but again, Philadelphia and the ten teams that supported them through a proposed ban aren’t among the majority.

The majority, at last count, consists of 22 teams, several owners, and even NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. There is, however, a new wrinkle now. Philadelphia’s infamous play has come under fire for a different reason.

A contingent outside of the Eagles organization screams of foul play.

You can watch a ton of football and never see a team run a play four times. Sure, it happens, but it’s not very often. Less frequently, we see teams run a play four times in a row.

The Eagles, however, have their own way of doing things, and again, this is the patented Tush Push we’re discussing. We’ve all heard the argument. If no one can stop it, why not run it?

That must have been what Kevin Patullo was thinking when calling the play four times in succession this past Thursday. Still, as you might expect, Philadelphia’s dominance has been met with nationwide objection.

“The play is already dominant. We’re going to allow them to cheat now, too, during its execution?” That isn’t an exact quote, but that has been a growing discussion. Recent slow-motion replays, including one from the most recent game, have captured the Eagles’ guards beginning their charge early before the ball is snapped.

Those who hate Philadelphia’s version of the quarterback sneak didn’t need any more ammunition to build their case against it, but now they’ve found some. Micah Parsons has even joined the ranks of its detractors. With 11 Eagles games left to be played, don’t expect this conversation to go away. They won’t.

There is, however, good news. The Brotherly Shove isn’t going anywhere, either, for the remainder of the regular season and as long as the Eagles remain in the playoff discussion. Its days may be numbered, but for now, it’s still legal. And, it can be used as many times (or as many times in succession) as Philadelphia wants to.

Truth be told, we wouldn’t mind if they took the opening kickoff next Sunday and ‘pushed’ their way down the field and into the end zone to get the scoring rolling. That may not ‘look like football’ as Micah Parsons would say, but it would certainly be a take that moment that puts a smile on our faces.