And blame Tom Brady for ruining so many Super Bowl parties for those who simply can’t find a way to root for a guy who has more championships than the likes of Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky and Derek Jeter. “He is the greatest football player to ever play. I can tell my kids I played with that man,” said running back Leonard Fournette, who was released by lowly Jacksonville this season and headed across Florida and won a championship. Credit Brady. Brady was not the best quarterback in the NFL this season — except when he needed to be. He even threw three picks in the NFC title game at Lambeau Field.