Best of Cowboys on 105.3 The Fan: Live from the NFL Combine

Cowboys VP Of Player Personnel Will McClay joined Shan, RJ, Bobby, and Broaddus live from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. McClay discussed how he evaluates draft prospects, adjusting to new defensive schemes, the impact of player traits and availability, and how analytics and experience shape draft strategy, and more. Cowboys’ new defensive coordinator Christian Parker joined Shan, RJ, Bobby, and Broaddus live from the NFL Scouting Combine. Parker broke down his shoe collection, how he evaluates players’ instincts and mental processing, the evolution of the hybrid nickel safety position, priorities in his defensive scheme, staff building, and more. Brian Schottenheimer joined Shan, RJ, and Bobby live from the NFL Scouting Combine to talk ball. Schotty discussed his growth as a head coach, evaluating draft prospects, balancing offensive and defensive priorities, installing schemes, shared insights on in-game adjustments, and the importance of player development. He also talked about Brandon Aubrey getting franchise-tagged and whether Aubrey is used as a 'crutch', George Pickens, and more. Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams joined Shan, RJ, Bobby, and Broaddus live from the Combine in Indianapolis. He discussed his philosophy on building a run game, creating explosive plays, and Dak playing under center. Adams broke down how he evaluates talent at the combine, what it’s like coaching George Pickens behind the scenes, and more. NFL draft expert Dane Brugler joined Shan and RJ live from the NFL Scouting Combine. Brugler discussed the unpredictability of the 2026 draft, the top defensive prospects, who could be the best impact players for the Cowboys, what helps shape football evaluations, and more. Now that the Dallas Cowboys have officially franchise-tagged George Pickens, how does it all end? Shan, RJ, Bobby and Bryan Broaddus make their official predictions. The G-Bag Nation discusses George Pickens receiving the non-exclusive franchise tag. This allows other teams to negotiate with the star receiver, while the Cowboys retain the right to match any offer or receive draft pick compensation in return.