In order to move forward and see where your Cowboys might be headed years from now, we must first look back. The local team was actually just one of four to unveil a new coach Monday, but their announcement was the only one that came with an intermission.

As the Dallas Cowboys continue to build a staff around Brian Schottenheimer, it is becoming clear what they are looking for.

Will McClay has been praised over the years for his ability to get everyone on the same page from the front office to scouts to coaches.

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a multiyear contract extension with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who has overseen the club’s draft process since 2014

McClay is widely credited with running the Cowboys' draft process, where they have been among the best in the NFL