How Patriots veteran WR showed former EWU star Efton Chism III a path to the end zone and an NFL career

FOXBOROUGH – The special bond started in the offseason. Efton Chism III showed up to Gillette Stadium early at 5 a.m., looking to gain an edge. That’s when the undrafted free agent noticed his veteran teammate Mack Hollins doing the same thing. Hollins was a willing mentor. He taught Chism to make the most of his time. Don’t just show up to the facility early. Have a plan. Those early mornings often turned into late nights with the rookie studying the playbook in Hollins’ room at the team hotel. The two connected over wanting to make the most of their opportunities while competing with each other. They watched film together, worked out in the gym, and got in extra runs. They walked through...