Number one, not only because he took his Super Bowl victory lap through New York Fashion Week. But because he did it in tailored suits with bold details, like windowpane checks and patterned ties, by established American designers like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein

Because he’s a man who sets rules for himself and follows them. Tailored, always. Pocket square, always. Contrasting collar, sometimes. Lacking in effort, never.

Because he’s been the standard bearer of well-dressed athletes for years now, even as he constantly — perhaps too constantly — keeps changing his hair. And because, if your wife were Giselle, you would try this hard, too.

Because most NFL players have trouble nailing a simple navy suit, and seem like a kid at a wedding if you give them a tuxedo, but this man pulls off an old-school off-white dinner jacket like he was born in it.

Because the bright socks he often wears are just a small piece, albeit a loud one, of a wardrobe that’s executed well enough for us to (perhaps prematurely) deem RGIII style rookie of the year.

Because dating a Kardashian seems to do wonders for a wardrobe that lasts much longer than those relationships. In Bush’s case, he’s the rare guy who can make a vest work in outfits that go beyond the classic three-piece suit. Chris Humphries, take note.

Because few men, let alone NFL QB’s, have rolled into the annual Met Gala wearing a Ralph Lauren Purple Label tuxedo and stolen the attention away from the bevy of actresses and models parading down the red carpet. And because, though we were worried he wouldn’t step it up upon moving to New York, he’s actually looking pretty good.

Because, while many of his peers go for flash, he dresses like he plays: clean, understated, and reliable.

Because the man can somehow wear five different accessories at a time (count them: watch, sunglasses, earing, tie, scarf) and not look overdressed. The sharkskin grey suit he pairs them with doesn’t hurt the cause, and brings plenty of swagger on its own.

Because Google Image results return as many, if not more, photos of him in a good suit as in his uniform.

Because, while he may be stuck in Detroit for the next eight years with that massive contract, Megatron is making the most of the money with natty pinstripe suits paired with jaunty, polka-dotted ties.

Because his blue shawl collar and bowtie combo at the NFL Honors — where he picked up Rookie of the Year for 2011 — was a perfect metaphor for the award he had just won: youthful, and getting better every season.

Because he’s trying, dammit. And since he’s almost always in Zegna, he’s making an especially good effort.

Because of that beard. And also because he seems to know his way around a velvet blazer.

Because the man does not shy away from classic patterns — glen plaid, pinstripes, checks, et cetera — and puts them together as well any well-heeled CEO.