Will McClay discusses Cowboys roster decisions in podcast interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Dallas Cowboys Vice President of Player Personnel Will McClay recently appeared on the Doin’ Alright podcast, addressing fan frustrations over roster decisions and team strategy. McClay offered insights into the team's hesitancy towards free agency spending, emphasizing that managing a roster is a business with unique challenges. He responded to questions about past draft selections, specifically defending the decision to select Taco Charlton over T.J. Watt in 2017. McClay acknowledged the Cowboys' success in early draft rounds but noted struggles in later rounds, suggesting that high expectations may skew perceived performance. The interview provides a rare perspective into the Cowboys' front office philosophy.
- •Will McClay appeared on the Doin’ Alright podcast on July 28, 2026.
- •McClay discussed the team's cautious approach to free agency spending.
- •He defended the drafting of Taco Charlton over T.J. Watt in 2017.
- •McClay noted the Cowboys' mixed success in middle-round draft picks.
- •High expectations may distort perceptions of later-round draft performance.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Will McClay reveals the truth behind the Cowboys roster decisions
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