The Facts:
The Bucs reported for training camp Thursday without the unsigned rookie running back, the fifth player selected in April's draft. Jon Gruden would not speculate on how long it might take to get Williams into camp or how much a holdout could hurt the youngster. "I'm not going to stand up here and say this is the greatest day of my life." the coach said. "He's not here. We're obviously very disappointed."
Reported by the Associated Press
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Contract negotiations have not progressed as quickly as general manager Bruce Allen had hoped, in part because two runners picked ahead of Williams -- Ronnie Brown and Cedric Benson -- also have not signed. Allen reportedly remains in Tampa on Thursday night, continuing efforts to reach an agreement with Williams. ... More as developments warrant.
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