The Pittsburgh Steelers, the first NFL team to sign all of its rookies, opened training camp with a bang Monday by reaching a four-year contract extension with safety Troy Polamalu.

Outside linebacker Lawrence Timmons, the No.

Amid all of the uncertainty surrounding the Steelers as they prepare to gather at Saint Vincent College tomorrow for the start of training camp -- and there's plenty involving the offensive linemen, outside linebackers, cornerbacks and even the new head coach with the 0-0 record -- one question looms largest: Will Big Ben throw the ball to the right team this season? If Roethlisberger delivers the proper answer, not to mention the ball to the fellows in the black-and-gold uniforms, the Steelers will have a successful season.

The Steelers, who have the earliest report date in the league, took a major step on Wednesday evening toward having all of their draft picks in training camp on time, reaching a contract agreement with second-round linebacker LaMarr Woodley.

Despite his continuing unhappiness with his contract status, six-time Pro Bowl guard Alan Faneca will report to the Steelers' training camp on time next Monday afternoon, for what he reiterated will be his final season with the franchise.

Troy Polamalu wanted to return to the West Coast to be near his family when his contract expired after this season, or so rumors have had it.

Drew Rosenhaus' other first-round client, Florida State linebacker Lawrence Timmons, still hasn't signed with the Steelers, who open training camp July 23 at St.