The longest offseason in NFL history is almost over and real football is almost here. Starting on Monday, teams will move into the next phase of this unique training camp called the Contact Integration Period, which will allow a maximum of 14 padded practices from August 17 – September 6.

Those practices will be crucial for every team, but they are especially important for the Carolina Panthers, who are trying to integrate new coaches, playbooks and nearly a dozen starters total on a young roster. Here are six things for fans to be on the lookout for as we move into the contact period.

Teddy Bridgewater’s friendly takeover

Teddy Bridgewater does not have much in common with Cam Newton, who is a different kind of athlete and competitor than Carolina’s new franchise quarterback. However, one characteristic they share is their charisma. Just as Newton is predictably winning over the locker room in New England, Bridgewater has become a popular leader for the Panthers. Winning the respect of his teammates is a good start. Now, Bridgewater has to show mastery of Joe Brady’s offense and he doesn’t have much time to do it.