Patriots, Mack Hollins and barefoot

‘Getting back to your original ways of movement’: New Patriots WR explains why he often goes barefoot
Mack Hollins delved into why he opts to walk around barefoot during his introductory Patriots press conference.
New Patriots receiver Mack Hollins explains why he likes to go barefoot
When you see Mack Hollins out and about in Foxboro or warming up for the New England Patriots, there's a good chance your attention will go right to his feet.
Mack Hollins Arrives Barefoot to Introductory Patriots Press Conference
Mack Hollins arrived at his introductory press conference with the Patriots in only a way Mack Hollins can: shoeless. That's right. As captured by ESPN's Mike Reiss, the 31-year-old wide receiver entered the media workroom to speak with reporters on Friday rocking a sweatshirt and pants—but with nothing on his feet.
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Mack Hollins will bring a unique personality to the New England Patriots’ wide receiver room. The 31-year-old, who signed a two-year deal with New England, made a lasting impression Friday during his introductory press conference. First, he stepped up to the podium barefoot:
Barefoot and Sure-Handed: Mack Hollins Steps into Foxboro
Hollins, 31, is a veteran of eight NFL seasons with Philadelphia (2017-19), Miami (2019-21), Las Vegas (2022), Atlanta (2023) and Buffalo (2024). The 6-foot-4, 221-pounder, originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick (118th overall) by Philadelphia in the 2017 NFL Draft out of North Carolina.
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Mack Hollins brings bare feet, hard-nosed mentality to Patriots
On Friday, newly signed New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins met with the media at Gillette Stadium for the first time as a member of his new team. And as he’s wont to do, Hollins did so sporting his signature barefoot look.
New Patriots WR Mack Hollins details the story behind his iconic barefoot look
Mack Hollins is known for his classic barefoot look, and he brought that with him to New England, as the new Patriots receiver walked into his introductory press conference with no shoes on. So, that prompted a question about what's behind this iconic tradition.
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