CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kyle Love laughed when told former teammate Josh Norman recently referred to the organization as a “dictatorship.’’
That’s because for three years Love was a part of what he considered a dictatorship in New England, Carolina’s opponent in Friday night’s third exhibition game.
He says Carolina is anything but that.
Love understands “The Patriot Way’’ has become the gold standard that NFL teams strive to reach. Carolina coach Ron Rivera has said more than a time or two -- including Wednesday -- that New England is the league measuring stick.