Cowboys CB Brandon Carr hasn't played nearly as poorly as his critics have charged in recent years

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) pulls an arm of wide receiver Cole Beasley, who tries to hold onto the ball during a minicamp at Valley Ranch on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Irving, Texas. (Jae S. Lee/The Dallas Morning News)

Position: Starting cornerback

Size: 6 feet, 210 pounds

Age when season starts: 30

College: Grand Valley State

Drafted: Fifth round, 140^th overall in 2008

Experience: Ninth season

Contract status: Enters the final season of a 5-year, $50 million deal.