I think Cooper is the original conman "Sawyer" who destroyed James Ford's family. Our "Sawyer" is not on the same conman level as this monster, cause he actually has a heart beneath all the bull....which is his weakness. This connection will be brought out at some point, but maybe not season 3. At first I thought Ben was referring to Jack when he spoke of the man from talahassee, but now I am pretty sure it was Cooper. Very interesting turn of events......