As is customary for a Bill Belichick team, this year the New England Patriots will be practicing with a preseason opponent, in this case, the New Orleans Saints. The two teams are scheduled to play on August 22nd, so expect them to hit the practice fields a few days before that.
Here are a few initial thoughts that come to mind regarding these two teams sharing the same practice field.
1. Brady vs. Brees
Let me be clear: while Drew Brees is a very good quarterback, he is not on the same level as Tom Brady.