Bethea added to Pro-Bowl Roster

by the21eraser on Jan 25, 2008 11:44 AM EST

Sanders may not play, but at least we'll have one safety in the Pro Bowl!

Indianapolis Colts safety Antoine Bethea has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, replacing injured Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu.

The honor continues a run of success for the second-year player, who last season was a rookie starter for the Colts' Super Bowl champions.
"It's a great feeling,'' Bethea said in a statement released by the team. "It's just a continued blessing for me. Last year playing in the Super Bowl and now this year, my second year, being selected to go to the Pro Bowl.

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Wow!

Another great late round find by Polian!

by MasterRWayne on Jan 25, 2008 11:45 AM EST reply actions

Bethea

He should have been selected as Bob's alternate and not John "slow as a bitch" Lynch. Also, Kerry Rhodes of the Jets deserved a Pro Bowl nod over Lynch. JMO.

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by Brad Wells on Jan 25, 2008 11:56 AM EST reply actions

Pro bowl is a popularity contest

That is why guys like Lynch and J. Ogden go year after year. They aren't the best player at their position, only the most recognized. These type of players don't for the most part have flashy stats, so their performance is probably a lot harder to judge..

by bluegirl on Jan 25, 2008 12:48 PM EST reply actions

I wish they all would withdraw...

their names. Glad Bob is not playing. I think the Pro Bowl is a complete joke and just an unnecessary risk (ask Drew Brees)...knocks on wood.

by Colt4Life on Jan 25, 2008 1:21 PM EST reply actions

Did Brees hurt himself in the Pro Bowl?

He tore something in his arm during the final game of 2005 (New years eve if I remember correctly), but I don't remember him hurting himself in the Pro Bowl. Agreed though...the game is a joke.

by johnnyU on Jan 25, 2008 1:46 PM EST reply actions

yep...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/10/AR2007021001516.html

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees dislocated his left elbow in the first quarter of the Pro Bowl on Saturday. Brees, who throws right-handed, didn't break any bones.

by Colt4Life on Jan 25, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions

Last year

I forget what happened exactly, but Brees did get hurt in last year's Pro Bowl. It wasn't anywhere near as serious as his injury in '05, but I think it would've sidelined him for a few weeks had it been the regular season.

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by Jake Whitacre on Jan 25, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions