“They Got It Right”
February 26th, 2026
Buccaneers Ring of Honor QB Doug Williams.
Quick nugget here for old school Bucs fans or documentary viewers of all ages who watched Raise The Flags: 50 Years Of Buccaneers Football.
The Tampa Bay story of Bucs quarterback Doug Williams (1978-1982) — including his rise as a rookie, the death of his wife, dealing with racist fans, how teammates felt about him and his unfortunate exit from Tampa courtesy of then-owner Hugh Culverhouse — was a significant part of the documentary on Amazon Prime.
Sensitive subjects in Williams’ life were explored and, while watching it, Joe wondered how Williams felt about the presentation and accuracy.
Well, Joe got to ask Williams late last night in Indianapolis in a hotel lobby near the NFL Scouting Combine.
“They got it right. They really did,” Williams said of his portrayal. Joe pressed Williams on some details and Williams said he truly loved how his story was told. He praised Buccaners owner Ed Glazer for the project.
Joe thinks it’s very cool how Williams, a very straight shooter, feels about the documentary. What a travesty it would have been if a Buccaneers Ring of Honor member felt wronged.