i'd never want any kid of mine to look up to any sports player for anything other than how to stay fit (and not even that in some sports, football included).
What's wrong with kids (and adults too) looking up to guys like Brees, Colston, Gleason, Pierre Thomas, Thomas Morstead, Russell Wilson etc etc?? They inspire not only with their performance, but also in the classy way they handle themselves on and off the field. I'd be proud for my son to emulate any of them.