NFL rules expert thinks league could make changes to QB sneak after Eagles' success

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Tom Brady was the initial master of the QB sneak, but the Philadelphia Eagles have taken it to a whole new level.

The Eagles line up two or three people behind Jalen Hurts, who is under center. Hurts, already 220-plus pounds of almost all muscle who can squat at least 600 pounds, gets the benefit from the multiple bodies behind him, and at this point, it's not a matter of if Hurts will get the first down but how much extra yardage could he get.

In fact, Eagles center Jason Kelce dubs their play simply as "92%," meaning that's how often they get a first down on the play.

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs a quarterback sneak during Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. (Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire)

Hurts ran for 10 first downs in Super Bowl LVII, and because of how automatic the play is, former NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino said he thinks the league is going to discuss the matter this offseason and "I'd be shocked if they don't make a change."

"I was talking to [Denver Broncos head coach] Sean Payton during Sunday’s game, and he said we’re going to do this every time next season if they don’t take it out,’’ Blandino, now FOX's rules expert, says.

"It amounts to a rugby scrum. The NFL wants to showcase the athleticism and skill of our athletes," he continued. "This is just not a skillful play. This is just a tactic that is not an aesthetically pleasing play, and I think the competition committee is going to take a look at it."

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