OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- At Monday's introductory news conference, new Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr was asked by defensive coordinator Dean Pees whether he has ever missed a game in his NFL career.
"Never," Carr said, immediately knocking on what he hopes to be a wooden table in front of them.
Remarkably, Carr has started every game since he entered the NFL as a fifth-round draft pick out of Grand Valley State in 2008. His streak of 144 straight starts is sixth-longest among active players and currently leads all defensive players.