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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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Sep 27, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) with the ball as New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Hau /

7. Ramon Humber

Although not a very well known entity himself, Humber edges Kearse in this ranking because of his special teams prowess.

In addition, Humber offers good depth at linebacker. He started 13 games for the New Orleans Saints in the past three seasons as a fill-in.

RELATED: On the first day of free agency, Pats sign LB Humber

It should also be noted that Humber was the Saints’ longest-tenured defensive player before they released him in February, so Humber certainly brings an element of experience to a young core of Patriots’ linebackers.

The signing of Shea McClellin, however, indicates that the Patriots are less keen on Humber taking on a large role in the settled defense. It looks like they want to use him primarily on special teams, with the added bonus of backup ability in the event that starters Dont’a Hightower and Jamie Collins suffer from the injury bug in 2016.

Next: 6. Donald Brown

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