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Well put and I think that is exactly how this is set up.Scales: Jerry Jones still has final say on all draft picks, so he is still top of the food chain in the War Room, without question. But that doesn't diminish Stephen's role in the draft. Sometimes Stephen can be the "yin" to Jerry's "yang" (yin/yang = complementary forces that are inter-related).
The truth, however, is that Will McClay is the one in charge of setting the draft board, and all of the Jones' decisions come off that board.
McClay's official title is Senior Director of College/Pro Scouting. He's the one that funnels the information, and Jerry makes the final call. The most important facet of McClay's role is that he's earned the trust of the Joneses as well as the scouts and coaching staff. He has the ear (and trust) of the people he works with.
Some have failed to read the information that McClay doesn't even participate in the draft, his job is done when he sets the board. That is not to say he doesn't have influence over the positions taken off that board based on his evaluation of the needs of the team. I think that is exactly why Booger stayed with that 3rd rounder instead of going with the room that seemed to want to take the trade.