Only a year into his San Francisco 49ers tenure, Antoine Bethea has rapidly become a fan favorite in the Bay Area not only for his consistent high-level play, but for his accessibility off of the field as well.
Bethea's knack for connecting with his supporters was on display yet again Tuesday morning as the safety took to Twitter to answer miscellaneous questions.
Among the topics discussed was Bethea's continued support for his old team, the Indianapolis Colts, his friendly rivalry with fellow safety Eric Reid and which 49ers alumni he admires most.
“@asap__ana: I didn't know @ABethea41 replies to people who mention him. That's rare.” I'm rare
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@Versachelo: @ABethea41 how'd your first year in the bay treat you my dude?”treated me good
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@Lewis_Darling: @ABethea41 what was your best moment of the season? #Pick6 vs Chargers?” You said it right
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@LegitSportz719: @ABethea41 what you doing this week to get better for next year?” Rest
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@carbonej16: @ABethea41 Does our team have a chip on their shoulder for next year?” We better have one
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@TheRealMattSage: @ABethea41 who's a better ball hawk u or @E_Reid35????!” Me!!!!! Lmao
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@gold_purple_red: @ABethea41 how good can ur partner in crime Eric Reid be in your opinion?” Really good!!
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@JuanValadez7: @ABethea41 Do you think both @pcox16 and @Cullyinthehouse will be back next season????” I hope so
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@DaMota49: @ABethea41 if you could learn from any historic @49ers defender who would it be?” @RonnieLottHOF
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@C_PELLIS: @ABethea41 do you wish you were still with Indy?” Nah everything happens for a reason... I'm suppose to be a Niner now!
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@IND_to_CLT: @ABethea41 will you be pulling for the Colts this weekend?” I will
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@haynes_sandi: @ABethea41 miss you here in Indy!!!!!how do you think we will do in NE?” Gonna be tough but they can do it
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@coltsallday9: @ABethea41 Do u think the Colts Defense should Britz Tom Brady alot” if they like their matchups outside & on gronk, try it
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@Frankiee_12: @ABethea41 how good is andrew luck? Would you say he's a top 5 Quarterback already?” If not he's close
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@spartancsi: @ABethea41 What team would you have liked to have faced off against this season that you didn't?” Indy
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@CLEE42089: @ABethea41 greatest moment in your career?” That's tough... I have 2.. Seeing my name go across the tv in 06 & SBXLI
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@TylerDuu: @ABethea41 was dez bryant catch legit or not?” No question that was a catch
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@ninersbulls4eva: @ABethea41 best cb in the game?” Revis
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@kyle_maxwell18: @ABethea41 is it time for Peyton to hang if up?” You have to ask Peyton that... Believe he still has some good play left
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@gold_purple_red: @ABethea41 toughest player to tackle??” Fred Taylor was tough
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@RocioPeterson: @ABethea41 what is your favorite movie?” Lean on Me
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@Krosenfeld49: @ABethea41 what's your favorite pre-game meal?” Lasagna
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@Kalakaua_Watson: @ABethea41 What TV shows do you like?” Martin, Almost got away with it, first 48
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@Krosenfeld49: @ABethea41 do you travel in off season? Favorite vacation spot?” Cabo is one of my favorites
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015
“@Luxton890: @ABethea41 would you play in a team that was based in the UK? Do you think it can work” I think it would exciting but tough
— Antoine Bethea (@ABethea41) January 13, 2015