Mike White is set to join the Buffalo Bills practice squad after his recent release from the Miami Dolphins, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. White’s move to the Bills marks his stint with the third different AFC East team over three seasons. This roster adjustment offers the Bills additional depth at the quarterback position, positioning White as a potential emergency third option.
The reaction on social media has been lively, particularly from Dolphins fans who jovially suggest that the Bills may be attempting to gain insights into Miami’s offensive playbook through White. Buffalo supporters, however, have dismissed this theory, asserting that their team doesn’t need such strategies to succeed.
The move has also sparked humorous reactions and various pop culture references online, including comparisons to Thanos from Marvel’s Avengers, jokingly portraying White as collecting AFC East teams like Infinity Stones.
Besides the fan banter, White’s career trajectory raises questions. His performance has been underwhelming with both previous AFC East teams, the New York Jets and the Dolphins.
In Miami, he failed to outperform Skylar Thompson, a quarterback who himself struggled to impress. This leaves significant doubts about the impact he might have with the Bills.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins have their own challenges to address. Currently, they do not have a third quarterback, and their roster exhibits glaring depth issues in several areas, such as wide receiver, guard, and the defensive line. Additionally, Miami has released their long snapper Blake Ferguson and has minimal contributions from recent free agency activities.
Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier has largely focused on retaining players with short-term, low-cost contracts, which has enabled some room to secure agreements with key players like Jaylen Waddle and Tua Tagovailoa. However, this strategy has also resulted in a roster that lacks depth and is susceptible to injuries.
As the regular season approaches, the Dolphins’ management will need to swiftly address these deficiencies, aiming to strengthen the team’s competitive viability. Meanwhile, White’s addition to the Bills will be watched closely to see if he can make a meaningful contribution in any role that arises.