Most opposition, including Murphy, to the "Tush Push" has pointed to a previous rule that said you can't push or pull players. According to NFL Competition Committee chairman Rich McKay, it was ...

“What’s more interesting to me is, there is a push-pull dynamic going on just below the surface with Stefon Diggs and the Patriots and his contract and the stipulations in it,” Curran said.

Stefanski also highlighted a key moment from the Browns memorable 2023 season as another major reason why they didn't want to ban the ability to push or pull players, or more specifically, a pile.