It’s not uncommon for an undrafted, training camp MVP to capture the hearts of fans before fading to the backend of the roster or practice squad once the regular season commences.
For the New England Patriots and wide receiver Efton Chism, what felt like a fun summer fling is morphing into something much, much bigger.
There’s no sugarcoating the significance of Mack Hollins landing on injured reserve, a Saturday surprise prior to last week’s game against the Jets that no Patriots fan saw coming. Hollins was New England’s most versatile receiver, given his size and ability to stay on the field as a threat in obvious rushing situations.