In the years I played the Sam (=Strong side, Will=Weak side, Mike=MLB) always lined up over the TE
if he lined up on the LOS (line of scrimmage). However there are sets where the TE lines up away from the Linemen, such as 'power'. If two TE sets are used and say a single back, its assumed that the strong side is the left (as you look from the D side of the ball).
So in short SLB = LOLB