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Packers' free agent receiver shows potential

Green Bay — To anyone reading the Green Bay Packers' press release of Aug. 3 announcing the signing of wide receiver Ed Williams, the only reaction would have been realistic and harsh.

Just another camp body, right?

"I understand," Williams said at mid-week. "I read some things."

The release said Williams played three seasons at Fort Hays State after transferring from Toledo. He started just 13 games in three seasons for the NCAA Division II institution of about 9,000 located in central Kansas. His career reception total was a modest 86.

Equipment man Red Batty issued Williams the No.