1.   Bill Tobin is a firm believer that the scouting department should have more influence than assistant coaches in running the draft.

2.   And the only way we could was through the scouting department, through the development process in the minor leagues.

3.   At shortstop, they called on Tom Allison, an administrative assistant in their scouting department, who left the office for the playing field just one week ago.

4.   A couple of years ago, the Cowboys moved from a coaches-directed selection process to one headed by the scouting department and chief scout Larry Lacewell.

5.   A poor workout translated to poor grades by the various scouting departments, and Wyman seemed forgotten.

6.   But before that could happen, Evans revamped the scouting department.

7.   But to truly enter free agency there has to be solid communication between management, the scouting department and the coaching staff.

8.   Davis, however, would be a likely candidate if the team expands its scouting department as expected.

9.   Davis, however, would be a likely candidate to remain with the organization if the team expands its scouting department as expected.