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Will McClay has been in high demand after demonstrating great success for the Dallas Cowboys in the draft process. While other NFL teams haven’t been able to lure him away Deonte Thompson Jersey Stitched , the same is not true for some of the other key members of their scouting department." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBlogging The BoysBlogging The Boys, a Dallas Cowboys fan communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryCowboysOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsFiled under:Dallas Cowboys GeneralNFL teams can’t steal Will McClay away from the Cowboys, so they are going after the next best thingNew,45commentsThe organization lost a few guys this offseason, but how much will it impact the team?CDTShareTweetShareShareNFL teams can’t steal Will McClay away from the Cowboys, so they are going after the next best thingPhoto by Tim Warner/Getty ImagesIt feels like every new season, the Dallas Cowboys go through some radical change affecting a specific position group. A couple years ago, it was the secondary overhaul after they let a slew of veteran defensive backs walk in free agency. Last year, both the wide receiver and tight position groups got a major shake up after the departure of former All-Pro veterans. This left the team with a lot of new players running around on offense, which wasn’t ideal for their young quarterback.The great thing about this offseason is that the team hasn’t gone through any of that. A little cohesiveness is going to do wonders for this team as they build upon a good season. Sure, there are some changes. Cole Beasley left, but so what. Randall Cobb is here now. The biggest change comes from moving away from Scott Linehan as offensive coordinator to Kellen Moore, but as our own Tom Ryle indicates - there will still be a lot of similarities, and that’s not a bad thing.Essentially, the Cowboys have tweaked many different areas of their team, but none of them are major and all of them seem to be things that can only make the team better. With a defense on the rise Youth Marcus Martin Jersey , the team ensured it was going to stay that way by re-signing DeMarcus Lawrence to a long-term deal. They also traded for Robert Quinn to rush the other side. And their top draft resource was spent on an athletic young defensive tackle, Trysten Hill. And while the big moves were on the defensive side, the offense has done quite a bit to improve the group as well. For example:Jon Kitna is the new QB coach to help improve Dak Prescott’s mechanicsTony Pollard should help alleviate the workload of Ezekiel Elliott without a big drop off in playmaking abilityRandall Cobb is a more explosive slot receiver who can also play on the outside.Jason Witten provides a nice security blanket for PrescottThe return of Travis Frederick and the addition of Connor McGovern strengthens an all-important offensive lineWhen you take a step back and look at all the changes, how can you not be excited about this team’s future?But if there is one thing that brings about a little bit of concern, it’s the loss of three of the team’s more experienced scouts. It wasn’t jaw-dropping news or anything, but in the last month the Cowboys organization has lost Walter Juliff, Jim Abrams, and Tom Ciskowski. Juliff left to become Mike Mayock’s new senior adviser in Oakland. Abrams followed him to the West Coast to become the Raiders director of scouting. Ciskowski, who you might remember as the person in charge of the draft process prior to Will McClay taking over, retired after 27 years with the organization.Are these changes something that should worry us?Well, let’s put some things in perspective. It’s real easy for us to pick our favorites as to who’s responsible for the team’s success. Some of us point to the Jason Garrett influence and how he is a leader of men, building a team we can all be proud of. There’s a certain culture in Dallas, and let’s be honest - we all love it.Then, there’s also the new and improved Stephen Jones who has been a financial wizard in terms of where the money is going. Smart free agent spending and investing into proven homegrown talent appears to be a winning formula in Big D.But while some of us have our doubts about Garrett or recognize that Stephen’s been around the organization a long time to where we’re not 100% sure how much credit they should receive, one thing we can all agree on is - this team is outstanding at acquiring talent from the draft. Whether it is their impressive recent history of drafting All-Pro first-rounders or the surprising league-leader of starts from Day 3 picks, the Cowboys draft like a boss.It’s easy to just credit Will McClay for all that success Marcus Martin Jersey Stitched , but there are a lot of different people that have had a role in that success. So, you can see how it might be a little concerning when three scouts leave the organization.The loss of Ciskowski may not be much of a concern. Remember, he was unofficially demoted after the 2013 draft “debacle” where the Cowboys weren’t sure to do when Sharif Floyd was still on the board when the team was on the clock in the first round. And let’s face it, things haven’t always been so rosy under his control.The change from Ciskowski to McClay has clearly been a positive one as McClay’s now had five full seasons since taking over the draft process. In those drafts, the team has gotten 14 starters, five of which have earned All-Pro honors. Five drafts...five All-Pro. That’s phenomenal.Then there’s the concern from the loss of Juliff and Abrams. Both those guys were poached from the Cowboys because their skills were in high demand. While teams can’t seem to pry McClay from Dallas, they are going after the next best thing - his collaborators. It’s unclear what type of effect this will have on the team’s scouting ability going forward. Will it hurt their draft process? They can’t keep hitting it out of the park forever, right? Or is it possible that things get even better? McClay doesn’t seem too worried.The Cowboys do have a process of how they go about building their team, and it’s hard to argue with the results. Committing to doing more of the same that has helped bring them success certainly seems like a positive thing.Only time will tell what type of impact this will have. The Cowboys have done a remarkable job acquiring talent, so it’s never ideal to rock the boat. But these things happen and it will be interesting to see how things unfold in the future. This organization has built something great, and it’s sustainable as long as the team continues to draft well. There’s no reason to believe that won’t keep happening, but losing three key people in the scouting department is something to pay attention to. Is Amari Cooper waiting for Julio Jones to get a new contract? Will Michael Gallup have a breakout year? Is Dak Prescott poised for a breakout year? These stories and more in your latest edition of Cowboys news." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteBlogging The BoysBlogging The Boys, a Dallas Cowboys fan communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsLibraryCowboysOddsShopAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Dallas Cowboys NewsCowboys news: Is Amari Cooper waiting for Julio Jones to boost the wide receiver market?New,48commentsHere is your daily dose of Cowboys news...CDTShareTweetShareShareCowboys news: Is Amari Cooper waiting for Julio Jones to boost the wide receiver market?Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsIs Amari Cooper waiting for Julio Jones to do a deal? – Mike Florio, ProFootballTalkWhen it comes to landing a big contract, timing is everything and the Cowboys new receiver might be waiting it out for the most opportune moment. 5 things you need to know about Cowboys WR Amari Cooper’s contract negotiations - Kate Hairopoulos Youth Tavon Austin Jersey , SportsDayHere are five things too keep in mind about Cooper’s contract, including how he’s just getting started in Dallas. Fantasy Football: Amari Cooper now ‘main vein’ of Dallas’ passing attack - Jamey Eisenberg, CBS SportsHow much Cooper is worth is up for debate, but one thing we should all agree on is he should be a strong fantasy player on the Cowboys offense. Randall Cobb might feel ‘lost’ with Cowboys, but he doesn’t look it - Todd Archer, ESPNIt didn’t take long for Amari to fit in. Will new addition Randall Cobb take long to adjust?2019 - Terence Watson, The Landry HatAmari Cooper and Randall Cobb bring excitement to the offense, but it could be the second-year receiver who turns some heads this year. Ridiculous logjam at Wide Receiver - Steven Mullenax, The Landry HatThe wide receiver position group is one to keep a close eye on as there are bound to be some surprises. Which ones would you keep? Every NFL Team’s To-Do List for Rest of Offseason - Kristopher Knox, Bleacher ReportWhat does each NFL team need to do prior to the preseason? Bleacher Report examines every team and comes up with a to-do list. Why Dak Prescott is Poised for Breakout 2019 -David Latham, Last Word on Pro FootballPrescott is entering a contract year, and there is no time like the present to put together a big season. Here’s why this could be a breakout year for the Cowboys young quarterback.What Would a Successful Season Mean for Kellen Moore’s Future? - Mauricio Rodriquez, Inside The StarHow much confidence do fans in their new offensive coordinator? So much that they’re already worried about losing him. Donovan McNabb believes his numbers are better than Troy Aikman’s. Is he right? - Alaina Getzenberg,SportsDayMcNabb channels his inner Rodney Dangerfield as he pleads his case for a gold jacket.