The intensity on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium will be cranked up quite a bit on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Carolina Panthers will visit to host a pair of joint training camp sessions with the New England Patriots.
For the Patriots, going up against another opponent will be a welcome change. Not only has the team spent virtually all summer beating up on each other, it also has had only limited opportunities to wear full pads.
Including last week’s preseason opener versus the New York Giants, the Patriots wore full padding just seven times since the start of camp in late July.