Michael Vick

Vick is in trouble for dog fighting and animal abuse. Stories in the media inevitably describe him as "talented" and "gifted."

Last year he passed for only 2474 yards and 20 touchdowns, and finished the season with a Quarterback rating of 75.7. In six years he has passed for 11,505 total yards and 71 touchdowns.

In contrast, Peyton Manning passed for 4397 yards and 31 touchdowns, while finishing the season with a Quarterback rating of 101.0. In his nine years in the NFL, Manning has passed for 37,586 yards and 275 touchdowns.