I would hesitate to call Vick a "complete bust" at this point. In the years that he's been healthy, the Falcons have been 9-6-1, 11-5, and 8-8. That's a .594 winning percentage which is actually very good. You can argue stats all day long, but it's wins and losses that really matter. You can say he's been inconsisent or at times even mediocre, but Atlanta has won their fare share of games with him under center.
That being said, record aside, I don't consider Vick one of the top tier of NFL QBs but he is better than average. He might even be in the bottom of the Top 10. My problem in real football with Vick is that he is paid like he's not only the #1 QB in the game, but CLEARLY the #1 QB in the game. His contract ultimately hurts Atlanta by not having more $$$ to spend onother players.
Bust? No. Overrated? Yes. Overpaid? Yes. Could he do better and mature as a QB? Yes? Will he? Who knows . . .
All good points David, and I will not bring stats into it. However for the top pick, the franchise, the person the NFL hangs their hat on to promote the league and every damm announcers wet dream to have never delievered is why I call him a bust. If he was taken with the first pick of the 2nd round or when Brees was taken I would say he is not a bust, but lets look at what is invested in him, where he was taken and how many playoff "wins" he has has to his credit. The next time he plays 16 games will be the first time. Has he lived up to expectations, or fallen way short?
My vote, would probably be for him though over Young. Vick has a cannon for an arm and is just as elusive if not a better runner. Young has speed and size which make him dangerous. However, while he can make a short pass, he does not have the zip that Vick has.
Someone mentioned it is close, and to me it is.
Tom