With Xavien Howard sidelined at the start of camp on the reserve/COVID-19 and physically unable to perform lists, Byron Jones slowly working his way into the defense, and rookies like Noah Igbinoghene and Brandon Jones navigating their first training camp, the Dolphins need McCain to capitalize as the leader of the secondary this season.
Not only has McCain’s role extended to players in his position group, he has also been there to cheer on, congratulate or help up players on the other side of the football when facing each other in practice.