I think the line thing is lame. I hear more criticism about how he doesn't seem to work very hard, uninspiring training, and too insecure.
In this current era I don't think it's just the fans that hate on phil. Ronnie's peers also like and respect him. To me that is huge. I think jay is liked and respected by his peers as well.
To me, Phil's training works for him. Yes, it is boring to watch. But, it is part of what gets him results. I just think that the whole era of GH n' Slin has given these a look of big bloofy muscles, without the hardwork of the other eras, and it shows.