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Did Hollins Versatility slow his career path?

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I just think there was no reason for coaches to push him as a WR earlier in his career cuz he's so good on 'STs'.
Probably a little bit of a late-bloomer and the ball skills werent obvious early...but that size-speed combo and tough minded hitter mentality made nobody hurry to put him at WR.
If not the ST skills, maybe coaches push him to develop faster. Maybe?

Regardless, He's Arrived Now! Fans Love STs guys that start impacting on O and D. He became a fan-favorite quick. His body type and route specialty has obliterated the need for Preston Willi..'Who'?
Id love to see how his body stacks up to Kyle Pitts. Does Pitts block? I doubt he can do it better than Hollins, cuz Hollins will CRUSH YOU if he's taking you on, cuz that's his mentality.
 
Mack Hollins was an established top special teams player years before arriving in Miami. He was drafted in the 4th round by the Philadelphia Eagles and was part of their team that won the 2018 Super Bowl, as the gunner. But it's great to see him succeeding as a legit WR. One of the big factors this year is that in the off-season, months before training camp, when Tua wanted to practice his passing, it wasn't DeVante Parker or Mike Gesicki, or Jakeem Grant or Albert Wison or anyone else who turned up. It was Mack Hollins. Every day, for weeks, whenever Tua wanted, he was there for him. Net effect, Tua learned to trust him and while these low key practices in the park were mainly for Tua's arm, maybe along the way, Mack Hollins also improved.

BTW - Big Mack also has a reputation as an intimidating trash talker on the field. He's not just a special teamer.
 
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ChitownPhins28 said:
I just think there was no reason for coaches to push him as a WR earlier in his career cuz he's so good on 'STs'.
Probably a little bit of a late-bloomer and the ball skills werent obvious early...but that size-speed combo and tough minded hitter mentality made nobody hurry to put him at WR.
If not the ST skills, maybe coaches push him to develop faster. Maybe?

Regardless, He's Arrived Now! Fans Love STs guys that start impacting on O and D. He became a fan-favorite quick. His body type and route specialty has obliterated the need for Preston Willi..'Who'?
Id love to see how his body stacks up to Kyle Pitts. Does Pitts block? I doubt he can do it better than Hollins, cuz Hollins will CRUSH YOU if he's taking you on, cuz that's his mentality.
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Maybe, had he been pushed as WR, he wouldn't have stuck as ST or WR and would be selling cars. Maybe
 
I keep thinking he sucks but then he always makes big plays. Solid big body guy, I don’t think his route running is as clean as it should be but maybe they can polish it up. Okay with him in the 4/5 spot but not sure he should ever be 2/3 like we currently have him due to our wideouts being made of glass or just not showing up
 
I was sitting behind the Dolphins bench for the Jets game and can tell you that Hollins is one of those players that loves the game. Dude has so much positive energy on the sidelines and is always smiling. Most importantly he chips in making big plays for this team, love this guy!
 
Not to poop on Hollins but he problably wouldnt get any kind of snaps on a high scoring offense. Only reason he gets to somewhat produce is that he's on one of the worst scoring offense in the NFL devoid of healthy WR talent. Sounds harsh but it is what it is...
 
ChitownPhins28 said:
I just think there was no reason for coaches to push him as a WR earlier in his career cuz he's so good on 'STs'.
Probably a little bit of a late-bloomer and the ball skills werent obvious early...but that size-speed combo and tough minded hitter mentality made nobody hurry to put him at WR.
If not the ST skills, maybe coaches push him to develop faster. Maybe?

Regardless, He's Arrived Now! Fans Love STs guys that start impacting on O and D. He became a fan-favorite quick. His body type and route specialty has obliterated the need for Preston Willi..'Who'?
Id love to see how his body stacks up to Kyle Pitts. Does Pitts block? I doubt he can do it better than Hollins, cuz Hollins will CRUSH YOU if he's taking you on, cuz that's his mentality.
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Preston Williams isn’t durable and lacks maturity. Not sure why we even bothered this year, so predictable.

Like Mac Hollins, but Kyle Pitts is another level athletically and is also a very good blocker. But I agree, would like to see him get more snaps, he’s earned them compared to the mash unit we have in that room.
 
Hollins was drafted decently highly by the Eagles and given chances but he has just had problems running routes and looking for the ball when and where his QB expects. Has nothing to do with athleticism or effort, there's a reason that some guys come into the league with the same physical skills as others but don't end up the same player.

He has gotten better at things and he is a good guy to have on a roster, but he has as much chance of being a regular receiver as Jakeem Grant. Less...but I hope he stays our 5th receiver for a while.
 
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