(02-01-2024, 05:41 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Just a friendly reminder to those averse to making a player "the highest paid at his position" that in 3 years that contract could easily be the 6th highest paid player at the position. (or less, obviously)

Where did you view Kirk's deal in enormity? Where does it rank among receiver contracts now?

Record deals don't hold records for long in this league and don't usually deserve the consternation they are given unless the player presents legitimate concern.
Allen did everything right in the past season to earn a top deal, he is squarely in his prime, and he has displayed admirable work ethic which is constantly praised by coaches and peers.

Kirk's deal looks like a bargain now. Especially after the production he's put in over the last two years. That's with him missing a substantial amount of football with him being well on his way to probably setting new career high's. 

Have said it a few times in this thread already. By the time Josh Allen gets paid, the next wave of premier pass rushers like Micah Parsons and T.J Watt getting another extension more than likely will dwarf Allen's overall contract. 

We made Brandon Linder the highest paid Center years ago. Nobody batted an eye. That's with him having injuries off and on and I think he only played one full season.

Point is, we've seen this franchise do far worse things with money and making Josh Allen the highest paid outside backer temporarily would be by far and away one of the best decisions they have made in recent memory when it comes to keeping homegrown talent on this roster.

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