Usually the Steelers wait until free agency has entered the bargain hunting phase before they start shopping around. But here we are just a couple of days into free agency and the Steelers are bringing Patriots safety Eugene Wilson in for a visit.With just a little over $2.4 million under the salary cap and a contract extension with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger expected in the next couple of days it's hard to know where the money to sign Wilson would come from, but he would help out what was a clear need for the second half of last season.
But signing Wilson would also seem to be a clear sign that Ryan Clark's recovery from a splenectomy is not going as well as hoped. Clark was a very solid free safety before his illness and if he can make it back then safety becomes a minor need for the Steelers compared to the gaping holes on the offensive line. It's not that the Steelers don't need help at safety, but with so little money to spend, I'd rather see them add a guard/center to replace Sean Mahan rather than worrying about improving on Clark, even if signing a starter away from the Patriots would be fun.
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