Jones prioritizes production over athleticism (avg 50th percentile)
The Cowboys front office remains uniquely structured with Jerry Jones (82) holding owner/president/GM titles - no separation of football and business operations. The actual personnel work is led by Will McClay, who functions as de facto GM and signed a 5-year extension (through 2030) in January 2025. Since taking control of the draft board in 2014, McClay has produced 15 Pro Bowlers and 6 First-Team All-Pro selections - most in NFL. The 2025 season (7-9-1) was defined by the Micah Parsons trade to Green Bay and George Pickens acquisition (1,429 yards). Brian Schottenheimer survived his first year as HC despite the defense allowing a franchise-record 511 points; DC Matt Eberflus was fired and replaced by Christian Parker. IMPORTANT CORRECTIONS: Tom Ciskowski retired May 2019. Joe Whitt Jr. left for Washington DC job Feb 2024 - never joined front office. Bryan Broaddus now works at 105.3 The Fan. The verified scouting leadership: Alex Loomis (Dir Pro Scouting), Mitch LaPoint (Dir College Scouting), Chris Vaughn (Asst Dir). Strengths: McClay's elite evaluation, organizational stability, two 2026 first-round picks from Parsons trade. Concerns: 30-year NFC Championship drought, Jerry's final authority on all decisions.