I don't know if Vick can be an every-down starter, and I don't think he can be an elite QB. I think he was too far away before he was caught sodomizing dogs, and he's too far gone to be able to turn into a TRUE QB.
I do think, though, that Alex Smith sucks, but I can honestly say that a.) The spread is great for HIM, but won't work long-term, and b.) Jamarcus Russell should die, hopefully in a dumpster fire alongside Al Davis, and finally, c.) although he's not a traditional QB, and won't likely be a QB in the NFL (probably a full back for 3 seasons before he's out of the league), Tim Tebow > > > Jamarcus Russell.