They feel the network is devoting too much time to speculating about Sam's locker room interactions with his teammates, and unfairly focusing on his sexual preference over his gameplay.
It remains a matter of controversy that's divided the online community.
But one thing tweeters and comment boards haters across the web can hopefully agree on is that when Harry Styles uses his considerable influence to lend support to Sam - and by extension the LGBT community - it's pretty cool.
That's Harry sporting a Sam jersey during the One Direction concert in St. Louis last night. The wardrobe decision has caught the attention of fans worldwide, and both Sam and the Rams tweeted their thanks to Harry after the show.
