""I'm excited and proud of the way he played in terms of his toughness and finish," offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels said. "We talk about the identity so much and he went out there and embodied it with the way he played.""
"He also assumed some of the important run-blocking duties of the 6-foot-2, 221-pound Hollins, with receivers coach Todd Downing noting that although the size difference between the two is obvious, "the heart is the same size.""
"It was Hollins who took Chism under his wing in the spring, and that explains, in part, why Chism was arriving at Gillette Stadium at 6 a.m."
Undrafted rookie Efton Chism III earned increased playing time after scoring his first NFL touchdown, a 10-yard reception from quarterback Drake Maye. Chism's early-morning routine and noted work ethic date back to the spring during his roster pursuit out of Eastern Washington University. The Patriots have relied on him more since starter Mack Hollins was placed on injured reserve Dec. 27, with Chism playing a season-high 41 offensive snaps and taking on key run-blocking responsibilities. Coaches praised his toughness, finish and embodiment of the team's identity. Hollins served as a mentor to Chism during his development.
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