we are not talking about hunter hillenmeyer trying to play the WILL, we're talking about a talented rookie playing the SAM, and while it may not be where his abilities are best used, the Bears already have a pretty damn good weak side linebacker so he's going to have to wait. while he's waiting, they can get him on the field by playing him at a less-challenging position. this idea that they have to have some slow-footed, oafish, non-playmaker on the strong-side is what i didn't understand.