Critics of the deal came in large numbers, many wondered why the Jags would pay a man, who was not the No.
At the time of the deal, only seven receivers made more money annually.
Every receiver on this list outside of Mike Williams posted two or more seasons with over 1,000 yards receiving and has been selected to make the Pro Bowl.
The ramifications of this deal went beyond the team that handed out the contract; it shifted the entire wide receiver market.
“When free agency started out I didn’t really know what to expect.
“Some guys were saying that the team you least expect and you know there is other advice of you know, you take less money to go to this place in a certain situation or you take more money to go to this situation.
Kirk’s deal with the Jags reset the wide receiver market in terms of financials but factors such as location, organizational competency, and scheme fit still play a huge role in free agency decisions.