Newly-signed Buffalo Bills quarterback Mike White is accustomed to taking tough hits from AFC East defenders. During his time with the New York Jets, he endured some of the hardest hits of his career from Bills linebacker Matt Milano and defensive tackle Ed Oliver, including suffering two broken ribs in a November game against the Jets.
Despite the injury, White managed to throw for 268 yards. “I just can’t be locker room mates with Matt Milano,” White joked, clearly speaking with a sense of humor. His toughness and competitive nature should help him fit in quickly with the Bills.
“I just can’t be locker room mates with Matt Milano,” White said.
While White was clearly speaking facetiously, his intensity should allow him to feel at home in Buffalo in short order. To that point, Bills general manager Brandon Beane acknowledged White’s toughness and tenacity were key factors in signing the Western Kentucky product to their practice squad
“We’ve obviously faced Mike before,” Beane said during a video conference. “Everyone here knows his career well, especially his time in the AFC East. What I’ve always admired and respected about Mike is that whether he starts or comes in as a substitute, he always plays with intense energy and fearlessness.”
During his six NFL seasons with the Jets, Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys, White has completed 196 passes (62.6 completion percentage) for 2,219 yards, nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
