When the Pittsburgh Steelers released Robert Golden, to the surprise of many, they lost a player who was not just depth at the safety position, but a special teams ace. A former special teams captain was responsible for many calls on the football field, and was reliable when it came to crunch time.
The Steelers realize they need to replace his services, and have brought in two players who could possibly fill the role. Matthew Slater, who re-signed with the Patriots, and Michael Thomas, who signed with the Giants shortly after visiting the Steelers.