2. Experience matters
Cowden has over two decades of working in the NFL in a variety of roles, and as the Giants look to give their entire personnel department a face lift, they're going to need someone willing to have his hands on just about everything.
He's a well-rounded candidate, for sure, overseeing all areas of the scouting department, both college and pro, including advance scouting, free agency preparation, and evaluation of players in the NFL. Cowden is also involved in preparation for the NFL Draft in Tennessee.
3. Proof is in the talent acquisition
Since Cowden was in Carolina as a national scout in 2008 through his final year in 2015, the Panthers drafted foundation pieces such as Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, Josh Norman, Star Lotulelei, Kawaan Short and Shaq Thompson.
He joined the Titans in 2016 and some of the names selected in the draft include Derrick Henry, Kevin Byard, Corey Davis, Jonnu Smith and A.J. Brown.