New England Patriots wideout Mack Hollins is … so much. The eight-year veteran is extra recognized for his off-the-field quirkiness than his on-the-field excellence. Sunday delivered yet one more instance of Hollins dwelling as much as that repute.
Hollins arrived at Super Bowl 60 in handcuffs on each his arms and legs. He additionally wore a Hannibal Lecter-style mask on his face.
Hollins’ outfit was additionally notable. On the floor, it gave the impression to be some kind of jail uniform. Turns out, that was precisely the case … and it was a brilliant particular reference, as Ben Volin of the Boston Globe laid out.
Hollins, maybe unsurprisingly, additionally arrived barefoot. Hollins, 32, is a big advocate of the “free the feet” way of life, which he picked up when he met with a bunch of trainers in Australia. He’ll go barefoot irrespective of the climate, which has resulted in some attention-grabbing images from his season with the Patriots. It tends to get fairly chilly in New England in the winter, however Hollins does not appear to care.
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Turns out, Hollins had a full day of outfits deliberate forward of the Super Bowl. As he took the sphere for warmups, Hollins was carrying head coach Mike Vrabel’s highschool jersey.
In his first season with the Patriots, Hollins has emerged as an ancillary weapon for quarterback Drake Maye. In 15 video games, Hollins hauled in 46 catches for 550 yards and two scores.
While Stefon Diggs is a extra possible menace to tug off a large, game-winning play in the Super Bowl, stranger issues have occurred. Hollins ought to have alternatives to make a distinction. If he can make the most of them, he will not be recognized for being the barefoot receiver. He’ll be, doubtlessly, often known as a Super Bowl hero.
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If that is going to occur, Hollins might want to flip it on in the second half. Through the primary two quarters Sunday, Hollins has two targets and nil catches. The Patriots’ offense has struggled, nonetheless, failing to place a single level on the board towards the Seahawks up to now.