Funny how Tom Brady never gets criticism for being too much of an aloof, nice guy. Or for his spouse. Or the way he dresses (Ugh Uggs). Or his political affiliations. Or his sometimes awkward, public interactions with his kids.
Aaron Rodgers never gets criticized for being a self-absorbed egomaniac, who is arrogant, and condescending, with no personality, and who's teammates admit to "respecting him, even if they don't like him."
Brett Farve was never criticized for. "reckless(ly) running around like a beheaded barnyard fowl and eventually, almost as often throwing a touchdown as heaving an interception."
Joe Burrows doesn't get criticized for his choice of suits, or his accoutrements.
Garoppolo never gets criticism for his "lack of awareness and accountability," while offering little more than his GQ looks.
Mayfield is never criticized for dressing "like Marv, the house-robbing bad guy played by Daniel Stern in the “Home Alone” franchise." Or any of his well publicized, off-field antics, or his erratic play.
May as well toss Manziel in here. He was never criticized for his recklessness, nor his erratic play, nor his discipline, nor his lack of studying game film. His off the field antics were clearly off limits, and nobody cared about his girlfriend's public photos and videos.
(/sarcasm)
I suppose the NFL's treatment of Watson will be compared to how they reprimanded Roethlisburger. It isn't a fair comparison because the NFL, and the world, is very different now than it was in 2010.
This whole Mahomes, Jackson, Murray stuff is just another tempest in a teacup. If one is an NFL QB, he is going to get these kinds of weird criticisms.