I own up to my misses.   Kirk was a big miss for me.   I just felt like he was gonna be a steal.   His time off has allowed the rookies to be good.   Kirk isn't rosterable in most leagues
		
		
	 
Being injured doesn't mean he isn't a good WR. You are correct that others have started to step up. It will be interesting going forward. I also drafted Kirk in one league and had to drop him due to injuries and byes.
Having said that Kirk could work himself back into the starting line-up and be relevant, pushing the younger guys back temporarily.
I think Kirk is still talented and is worth monitoring - I wouldn't write him off just yet.
		
 
		
	 
Those kind of players are always blocking the young guys
		
 
		
	 
Young guys aren't always ready for a full time role. Many, while good, need time to learn the full playbook.  Also many of these young guys bust out.
Just because someone in FF drafts a young guy and wants to see him get 10+ targets a game it isn't realistic. These young players have to prove they can do everything and beat out the vet.
Busts happen more often than breakouts. The young guys can be good but sometimes they just need more time. And, as mentioned before, Kirk is a good player.