ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- It was the highlight play of the New England Patriots' best offensive drive last Sunday -- a lofted, 26-yard pass from Tom Brady to a streaking James White, who easily corralled the ball at the Buffalo 8-yard line before immediately being tackled. The Patriots scored their lone offensive touchdown of the day on the next play.
The man covering him, Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano, hesitated on White's stutter-step out of the backfield and was a step behind White throughout the play. The fact that the Bills were perfectly willing to leave their starting outside linebacker on an island with one of the league's best receiving backs speaks volumes to the unique versatility Milano brings to their defense.