An example of a move that brings a Unit of the team to an Elite level - Malik Hooker

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(04-14-2017, 12:36 PM)BengalsBong Wrote: Shawn Williams will be giving up 4 to 5 inch in height and 40 plus pounds if you bring him in at linebacker and expect him to cover tight ends. He is also making starter money so we are not going to let him ride the pine making that much cash for depth.

This may very well be the team's thinking, but using a safety as a nickel linebacker is getting very popular in the league.  People literally talk about how various players would be a good fit for "the Deone Buchannon role" if they are agressive, box safeties who are good against the run but better than linebackers in coverage.  Buchannon is 6'1" 216 lbs, so Shawn Williams at 6'0" and 209 lbs is close enough in size.