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Williams will return punts, replacing injured Woodson
By GREG A. BEDARD and LORI NICKEL
gbedard@journalsentinel.com

Posted: Nov. 25, 2007

Green Bay - When Tramon Williams came to training camp this year with the Green Bay Packers, he heard the whispers that he was just a camp body.

"That just drives me," Williams said Sunday. "I love the challenge about it all."

Well, if Williams liked that test, he's going to relish what's awaiting him Thursday.

Barring any unforeseen developments, Williams will make his debut as the Packers' full-time punt returner against the 10-1 Dallas Cowboys inside a raucous Texas Stadium.

Nothing like easing into the job for the 24-year-old Williams, who was sitting home this time last year as a free agent.

"It's probably not (ideal) but it's definitely a big opportunity at the same time," Williams said. "I have confidence and I'm just ready for it."

With Charles Woodson's status still in question because of a toe injury, the Packers will likely keep him away from punt returns until he is healthy. Williams got most of the work in practice, while Will Blackmon, out since Oct. 3 with a broken foot, fielded kicks for the first time.

Williams has returned two punts this season. The first came against the Washington Redskins on Oct. 14 for no yards. His second opportunity was on a pooch punt from Carolina Panthers kicker Jon Kasay, and Williams returned it 94 yards for a touchdown.

"I've got experience with it so I'm ready for the opportunity," Williams said.

The coaches told Williams they now want to see him field punts on a more consistent basis.

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