Williams lost his rookie season to a hamstring injury in training camp last year, and even before that, he was being outplayed by Delvin Breaux, Damian Swann, and even Kyle Wilson for a chance at nickel and dime packages. He did not look like a viable option to knock out either projected starter of Keenan Lewis or Brandon Browner.
With a season of preparation under his belt, it is becoming more of a possibility that Williams not only works his way into a role, but earns himself a starting spot in the Saints young secondary.