Dave Canales wanted some hot and humid weather for the Carolina Panthers' joint practice against the Houston Texans.
He got it.
Carolina will start the campaign at the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. Their trip to Houston gave them a chance to acclimatize to similar conditions. There were some good moments, especially on offense, but the conditions took their toll on the players. Some wilted under the pressure.
Carolina Panthers players must fight through adversity (and the heat) or face the consequences
This didn't go unnoticed by Canales. The head coach wants his squad to be more disciplined, even when they're tired.