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Justin Bethel – October 19, 2022 Download PDF version

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

CB Justin Bethel

(The last time you played boundary in the game was when?) – “The last time – I played a little bit when I was in New England. I had a couple of snaps out there when – same kind of situation, guys go down, you start getting low at the position and you just need some help. I just did whatever they needed me to do.”

(What do you think of the development of CB Kader Kohou so far as a rookie coming in and doing what he’s been able to do?) – “Oh, he’s been great. It’s always nice to see young guys come in and be able to make plays early. Because for me, I always want to see young guys be successful, hope they have long careers. It’s unfortunate that he got hurt, but I’m sure he’s going to keep working and do what he’s got to do to get back. I think he’ll be a good player in this league for a long time.”

(It seems like injuries are hitting certain groups on this team, obviously, quarterback and the secondary now. How concerned are you with what’s going on in your secondary?) – “I’m not really concerned. I think we have guys who know how to come in and step up and do it. Noah (Igbinoghene) did a great job of coming in and making some plays. I think that’s just kind of the name of the game – injuries, that’s how this league is. Guys are going to get hurt, and when your name is called on, you’ve got to be ready to step up.”

(Doesn’t that put that much more pressure on you guys in terms of communication when new guys are coming in or guys, say safeties, are playing corner or vice versa?) – “I wouldn’t say pressure. I think it’s – you practice these kinds of things; you try to prepare for these kinds of situations. You’re working in practice, so that you’re kind of ready for it. Obviously, you can’t be ready for everything when multiple people get injured, but I think we do a good job of making sure we’re ready for whatever kind of scenario comes up.”

I want to change gears a little bit and ask a little bit about special teams. I know you play a big role in that. First, let’s start with the good part. You guys seemed to work an awful lot on downing punts inside the 20, and I know you’ve had a role in that. Tell me about the satisfaction you get when you pull off a play like that.) – “It’s nice. I’ve just been doing this for a long time out there. Thomas (Morstead) has been kicking great, giving us great ball placement and making it very easy for us gunners to go out and make those kinds of plays.”.

(Is it that much harder? I mean, your momentum is taking you one way and you have to knock the ball in the opposite direction.) – “I think it’s a little bit of both. I’ve seen it so many times, I can’t even name how many I’ve downed. So for me, I think it comes a little second-nature. I think it’s a feel thing – you just kind of get a feel for it.”

(On the other side, though, you’ve had a lot of plays go against you on special teams. What are you focusing on to correct that right now?) – “I think for us, just the little things. Little things here and there, because all it takes is one person to break down and one little technique to be off. This is a team sport where your job kind of can affect the next person. So I think for us, we’re just going to keep working on the little things, knowing what we’re supposed to do and knowing where we’re supposed to be and just keep working at it and it’ll get better.”

(You mentioned getting action on both sides. When you finish a special teams play and then you’re back in the huddle, what’s the adjustment there?) –“It is what it is. This isn’t my first time. I had to – back in the day when I was in Arizona, I had the same kind of situation where some guys got hurt, and I had to start and then play special teams. Like I always say, I just got to do what I got to do and do what I can do to help the team win.”

(Do you feel more into the game though because of that? Like when you get the juices flowing?) – “Yeah, the juices definitely be flowing, but you just kind of compartmentalize it. When I’m on special teams, I’m thinking about what I’ve got to do in this play, and when I’m on defense, I kind of just think of what I’ve got to do during each snap.”

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