The ‘fake outrage’ that’s annoyed Jason Kelce after calls for NFL rule change
Kyle Juszczyk’s ‘banana motion’ that helped unlock the San Francisco 49ers’ running game has been questioned, but Jason Kelce isn’t buying the outrage. The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed a perfect start to their NFL campaign in Australia.
The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their NFL season in Australia with a dominant 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. A standout aspect of their offensive play was the use of pre-snap motions, particularly the creative "banana motion" employed by fullback Kyle Juszczyk. While some fans and experts questioned whether this motion should be banned, former teammate and wide receiver Jason Kelce vehemently disagreed.
Kelce asserted that the outrage surrounding Juszczyk's motion was essentially fabricated to generate engagement. He emphasized that Juszczyk was not breaking any rules by utilizing this pre-snap motion, as it did not involve any forward movement. Kelce argued that fans had not witnessed full-backs moving in such a manner for a prolonged period, and thus, found it unfamiliar.
He maintained that as long as players did not advance forward, Juszczyk's motion was within the bounds of the rules. Kelce dismissed the notion that the rule needed to be changed, stating that his teammates were simply working within the established guidelines to gain an advantage. He also suggested that much of the outrage was manufactured to increase online engagement. Kelce's stance on the matter was clear and firm, leaving little room for disagreement.
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