I'm comfortable saying he's the best QB ever but the best player? I don't think it's possible to get consensus on that one. Much different than say basketball where Jordan reigns supreme.
Doesn't the best QB have to be the best player? He handles the ball about 3 times as much as the next player.
Also, if we're using the Superbowl win to solidify his #1 standing, would he not be thought of as the best had they lost in overtime? ...what if Amendola was stopped short on the 2 point conversion?