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Patriots: Which offseason additions will be most impactful in 2016?

By Connor Fulton

Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates after he catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates after he catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patriots: Which offseason additions will be most impactful in 2016?

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Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) celebrates after he catches a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Oakland Raiders at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

After letting the dust settle in free agency, the New England Patriots have made their moves, and made them well. Since the start of free agency, the Patriots have acquired eight players (not including draft picks).

Sure, the Patriots have suffered some losses. It was tough to see Chandler Jones go, but the 2017 salary cap situation made the move necessary. And it would have been nice to retain Akiem Hicks, but that’s the way she goes.

All in all, the Patriots have set the standard for a perfectly played NFL offseason yet again.

To put these additions in perspective, we’re going to rank the eight newcomers by how impactful they will be in the 2016 season. Enjoy.

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