Some of it is backlash from constant media attention for a guy that hasn't taken an NFL snap since 2012. Do we really need to know every move he makes as a 30 year old trying to make a Single A club?
It's in the same type category as everyone following Kaepernick's every move since he's mostly been a backup all season.
And before anyone gets their panties in a bunch, I'm not comparing what each does or them as persons, I'm comparing the amount of attention they get relative to how relevant they are as athletes.