keggerz Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 (edited) LINK colts notebook Rookie Bethea likely to start at safety spot By Mike Chappell mike.chappell@indystar.com Antoine Bethea probably will start at safety tonight when the Indianapolis Colts open the season against the New York Giants in Giants Stadium. He'll one-up a few of his more distinguished defensive teammates. End Dwight Freeney, safety Bob Sanders and linebacker Cato June have appeared in the Pro Bowl, but none started on opening day as a rookie. In fact, Bethea will be just the fourth defensive rookie since 2000 to earn an opening-day start for the Colts. He joins safety Mike Doss (2003), whose lingering calf injury during preseason opened the door for Bethea to make his move up the depth chart, tackle Larry Tripplett (2002) and safety Idrees Bashir (2001). "First time on national TV, a really big stage. . . . I'm just ready to go out there and do what I've been doing all week in practice,'' said Bethea, a sixth-round round draft pick. He conceded he'll likely be nervous prior to kickoff, but added, "once that whistle blows and the ball's snapped, I've got to get all of the nerves and jitters out of my system.'' Coach Tony Dungy has no reservations starting a rookie in such a high-profile game; in any game for that matter. "It's not something we really think about,'' he said. "(Running back) Joseph Addai will play a lot. They'll do fine.'' Medical update Defensive tackle Corey Simon (knee) officially has been ruled out of tonight's game and did not accompany the team. Downgraded from questionable to doubtful are tight end Ben Hartsock (hamstring), linebacker Freddie Keiaho (knee) and guard Ryan Lilja (knee). Wide receiver Brandon Stokley (ankle) did not participate in Saturday morning's short workout and remains a game-time decision. Giant(s) 'reunion' Freeney was born in Hartford, Conn., and grew up a die-hard Giants fan. "I watched L.T.,'' he said of Lawrence Taylor, the Giants' Hall of Fame linebacker. "When I was younger, I watched (Michael) Strahan and he's still there. For me to go to Giants Stadium, it's like a second home. "Other than being (in Indy), it's where I grew up. That's who I used to watch.'' Told he might agitate Strahan by telling him he grew up watching Strahan play, Freeney smiled. "Yeah, I already hit him up,'' he said. "Me and him are friends now. I'm like, 'You were a great player back then.' You throw things, little curveballs at him. But he knows." Freeney is the Colts' career sack leader with 51. Strahan has 1291/2 sacks, the most among active players and No. 9 on the NFL's all-time list. Call Star reporter Mike Chappell at (317) 444-6830. Copyright 2006 IndyStar.com. All rights reserved Edited September 10, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 ok so i F'd up and left out the word LIKELY in the title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 Bethea, Antoine IND S 8.00 4 Defensive Tackles 2.00 2 Defensive Assists 1.50 1 Passes Defensed 11.50 Subtotal not bad for the guy in his first game fantasy wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingers Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 LINK colts notebook Rookie Bethea likely to start at safety spot By Mike Chappell mike.chappell@indystar.com Antoine Bethea probably will start at safety tonight when the Indianapolis Colts open the season against the New York Giants in Giants Stadium. He'll one-up a few of his more distinguished defensive teammates. End Dwight Freeney, safety Bob Sanders and linebacker Cato June have appeared in the Pro Bowl, but none started on opening day as a rookie. In fact, Bethea will be just the fourth defensive rookie since 2000 to earn an opening-day start for the Colts. He joins safety Mike Doss (2003), whose lingering calf injury during preseason opened the door for Bethea to make his move up the depth chart, tackle Larry Tripplett (2002) and safety Idrees Bashir (2001). "First time on national TV, a really big stage. . . . I'm just ready to go out there and do what I've been doing all week in practice,'' said Bethea, a sixth-round round draft pick. He conceded he'll likely be nervous prior to kickoff, but added, "once that whistle blows and the ball's snapped, I've got to get all of the nerves and jitters out of my system.'' Coach Tony Dungy has no reservations starting a rookie in such a high-profile game; in any game for that matter. "It's not something we really think about,'' he said. "(Running back) Joseph Addai will play a lot. They'll do fine.'' Medical update Defensive tackle Corey Simon (knee) officially has been ruled out of tonight's game and did not accompany the team. Downgraded from questionable to doubtful are tight end Ben Hartsock (hamstring), linebacker Freddie Keiaho (knee) and guard Ryan Lilja (knee). Wide receiver Brandon Stokley (ankle) did not participate in Saturday morning's short workout and remains a game-time decision. Giant(s) 'reunion' Freeney was born in Hartford, Conn., and grew up a die-hard Giants fan. "I watched L.T.,'' he said of Lawrence Taylor, the Giants' Hall of Fame linebacker. "When I was younger, I watched (Michael) Strahan and he's still there. For me to go to Giants Stadium, it's like a second home. "Other than being (in Indy), it's where I grew up. That's who I used to watch.'' Told he might agitate Strahan by telling him he grew up watching Strahan play, Freeney smiled. "Yeah, I already hit him up,'' he said. "Me and him are friends now. I'm like, 'You were a great player back then.' You throw things, little curveballs at him. But he knows." Freeney is the Colts' career sack leader with 51. Strahan has 1291/2 sacks, the most among active players and No. 9 on the NFL's all-time list. Call Star reporter Mike Chappell at (317) 444-6830. Copyright 2006 IndyStar.com. All rights reserved Will he be the new SS for Indy? Or will Doss retain his starting role? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Will he be the new SS for Indy? Or will Doss retain his starting role? according to gamebook he started at SS http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/gamebook/NFL_20060910_IND@NYG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingers Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 (edited) according to gamebook he started at SS http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/gamebook/NFL_20060910_IND@NYG Thanks but isn't Doss injured? I am wondering if when Doss returns will he get his job back or does Bethea keep the job? Thanks (wondering if he is worth picking up in a dynasty league) Edited September 15, 2006 by Stingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robash Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 well id say yes...i have him on my taxi sqaud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 well id say yes...i have him on my taxi sqaud I have Harper. Both have looked good so far. Nice selection. The kid has looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Doss was healthy enough to play, yet Bethea still got the start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingers Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Doss was healthy enough to play, yet Bethea still got the start. Yes but Bethea didn't do hardly anything. He doesn't appear to be starter material yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Started the game again Sunday against the Jags. He led the team with 12 tackles (8 solo), and came within a hair of making a very athletic interception. He's a player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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