As of late, both safety positions for the Pittsburgh Steelers have been given huge question marks. Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu held down those spots until 2014, when Clark became a free agent and signed with the Washington Redskins. The Steelers then signed Mike Mitchell, who came off a productive season in Carolina. Now that Polamalu has retired, both safety spots that were held down from 2006-2014 have been vacated and now newer faces must rise up and take on the challenge.
There are only so many safety spots available, but so many safeties champing at the bit to earn a roster spot and prove their worth.