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32 New England Patriots offseason additions, 32 interesting facts

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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Nov 29, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) catches a pass as Kansas City Chiefs free safety Eric Berry (29) defends during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 30-22. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Chris Hogan – You may have heard that Hogan played lacrosse in college and that’s how Bill Belichick first encountered him, when his son played against Hogan in Rutgers-Penn State contests. But did you know that Hogan was extremely dominant for Penn State having led them with 29 goals in his final season? Hogan also led the squad with 10 penalties, too, for what that’s worth.

15. Vincent Valentine – Speaking of lacrosse, Valentine is warming up to the sport…

14. Jacoby Brissett – As a high school senior, Brissett boasted a 32:1 touchdown to interception ratio. If that’s not some efficient passing, I don’t know what is. Hopefully, some of that turnover-limiting skill translates into the pros for the rookie quarterback.

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13. Ramon Humber – As a rookie back in 2009, Humber led the Colts with 17 special teams tackles en route to a Super Bowl berth against the New Orleans Saints, the team Humber would spend the rest of his career with before joining the Pats this offseason.

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