Ben and the Steelers to Begin Talking Extension

The Steelers will begin contract extension negotiations this week with the agent for quarterback Ben Roethlisbeger, according to the “Pittsburgh Post Gazette”.  Roethlisberger has two-years remaining on his current deal, but both sides are interested in getting an extension down now for the Pro-Bowler.  The “Post Gazette” is also reporting that the Steelers will make one last call to the agent for Pro-Bowl guard Alan Faneca. 

Faneca is an unrestricted free agent who could not come to terms with the club on a new deal last off-season.  The “Post Gazette” is reporting that the Steelers will make a pitch for offensive tackle Max Starks, but they expect him to leave.  Starks is an unrestricted free agent.  The Steelers other unrestricted free-agents are linebackers Clark Haggans and Marquis Cooper, defensive ends Travis Kirschke and Nick Eason, fullback Dan Kreider, quarterback Brian St. Pierre, and running back Verron Haynes.