Texans defender Mario Williams is welcoming a move to linebacker under the new system of coordinator Wade Phillips. "I think he's the rush guy we need," Phillips said. "You have to put him in the spot that gives him the best chance to rush the passer all the time and be your star rusher. "He's got the talent. With him standing up, he lines up a little wider, and he's coming every time on a different angle." Phillips helped Cowboys defender DeMarcus Wade become a force at the same position. "I'm very excited about this," Williams said. "I think it'll be a good change-up for our team -- not just for me, but overall because of the flexibility Wade will have with the way he'll be able to mix things up."