The Athletic Football Show on Jalen Hurts

PodcastWhat analytical trends and rule changes tell us about the 2026 seasonAugust 24, 2026

From the episode

And like, everyone's like, you, you can only do it when you have Jalen Hurts who can squat 600. I don't, no offense to Tom. He can't squat 600. I promise you.

Mentioned at 16:51 – 17:12

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Hurts' physical profile is often credited for the Tush Push's success

Ryan Paganetti notes that Jalen Hurts is often cited as the primary reason for the success of the 'Tush Push' due to his physical strength, though he argues that quarterback sneaks were highly effective even before the specific technique became popularized.