FOXBORO — The New England Patriots just wrapped up an eventful week of joint practices with the Carolina Panthers. After back-to-back days of tempers flaring and fights breaking out, there may be some bad blood when the teams meet Friday night in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium.
Though the Patriots and Panthers are not illustrious rivals, this potential preseason union does come with its share of intrigue. In addition to their classic matchup in Super Bowl XXXVIII which New England won in a thriller 32-29, the two teams also have some other memorable, testy -events.