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2016 NFL Draft: 6 reasons why Patriots fans should be excited

By Connor Fulton

Jan 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from the sideline during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2016 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and at first glance, you would think it’s not going to be the most exciting day for New England Patriots fans because they don’t have a first round pick. But that’s just not true.

Comparing Patriots’ 2007 and 2016 offseasons

Super Bowls aren’t won in the offseason, but in the months since their loss in the 2015 AFC Championship, the Patriots have been masterful in their personnel management. They’ve shredded deadweight, planned ahead for the 2017 salary cap by trading Chandler Jones and bolstered depth across the board.

The underlying reason why the Patriots are stocking up in 2016

If you’re a Patriots fan, all you have to do is sit back and watch as the Patriots’ roster only adapts, evolves and improves going forward. To some degree, the offseason is the best time to be a Patriots fan. It’s exciting to see this team get better and better.

Here are six reasons why Patriots fans should be excited about the Patriots’ 10 selections in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Next: 6. Recent record of success

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