DALLAS (105.3 THE FAN) — It’s obvious the impact that linebacker Rolando McClain is having on the Cowboys defense this season. But it’s intriguing to think what his future might hold.

McClain exited the game in the 4th quarter on Sunday with Dallas leading 17-10. The Texans needed just four plays to go 55 yards to force overtime.

The linebacker was sorely missed in overtime as well, as Houston’s Arian Foster opened with a 24-yard rush through the heart of the Dallas defense.

“I certainly noticed it, and I think his teammates are the first to say they noticed it,” said Stephen Jones with the G-Bag Nation on Monday, noting how the defense changes with McClain on the sideline. “He’s a top 10 pick in the draft. I think we’re seeing around here why he was.”