Doug Williams Washington Redskins Publications

Athlon's 1988 Pro Football (NFL) Preview Annual (Doug Williams Washington Redskins cover)

Doug Williams is a former quarterback. Williams was best known for his MVP performance in Super Bowl XXII, leading the Redskins to victory over the Denver Broncos. Williams was drafted in the first round (17th overall) of the 1978 NFL Draft, chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers out of Grambling State University. He led the Bucs to three playoff appearances and one NFC title game from 1979 to 1982. Williams joined the Washington Redskins in 1986. In Super Bowl XLII, facing legendary Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, Williams engineered a 42-10 rout, in which the Redskins set an NFL record by scoring five touchdowns in the second quarter. Williams completed 18 of 29 passes for 340 yards, with four touchdown passes, and was named Super Bowl MVP.