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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 13, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals running back Chris Johnson (23) runs the ball as guard Jonathan Cooper (61) blocks New Orleans Saints linebacker Hau /

4. Jonathan Cooper

Trading for Cooper was one of the niftiest moves the Patriots have pulled off in recent memory. At this point, it’s not clear if Cooper will start at guard with sophomore pros Shaq Mason and Tre’ Jackson in the mix, but one thing is for sure: he will be a very impactful player for the Pats in 2016.

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It’s generally known that Patriots’ offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia is keen on Cooper because of his quick feet. Cooper isn’t going to destroy anyone with physicality alone, but he is nimble on his feet, and Scarnecchia likes that.

Even if Cooper doesn’t start right away, he is a great backup option. Considering how often Patriots’ offensive linemen got injured in 2015, it will be handy having a capable starter like Cooper on hand.

Next: 3. Shea McClellin

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