with a number of notable players facing free agency and several key starters entering their final year under contract Terrell Edmunds Jersey , none of the new deals signed this offseason will impact the team’s salary cap more than a potential extension for Ben Roethlisberger.With that in mind, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Steelers have already begun negotiations with their star quarterback on the final multi-year extension of his career. When speaking on a conference call to a group of Steelers Unite members, Art Rooney II revealed that discussions about a new contract were already underway with Roethlisberger's representatives. Set to earn a base salary of $12 million in 2019 and due a $5 million roster bonus around March 15, it should be expected that Pittsburgh will aim to have a new deal in place long before his roster bonus is due to avoid complications. Regardless of whether Big Ben intends playing another four years, it is also likely that the deal will be similar in length to the one he signed in 2015 to help soften the blow of the sizable signing bonus it will most certainly come with.Having earned a total of $189 Maurkice Pouncey Jersey ,229,882 from three contract he signed with Pittsburgh through 15 seasons, perhaps the biggest question about Big Ben’s next deal will be how much of a hometown discount he is willing to give, if at all. Leading the league in passing yards only supports Roethlisberger’s cause to still be paid as one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, a title that comes with a price tag of around $28 - $30 million a year these days based on the figures being paid to some of his peers. The Steelers haven’t had the best success with drafting cornerbacks in the NFL Draft Cameron Heyward Jersey , and the latest mock draft has them taking another stab at the position in Round 1."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsSteelers Film Room2018 NFL Draft AnalysisLatest NewsLatest News2019 Mock Draft Database2019 NFL Mock Draft: Steelers shock fan base and go for lesser known cornerbackNew,45commentsThe Steelers haven’t had the best success with drafting cornerbacks in the NFL Draft, and the latest mock draft has them taking another stab at the position in Round 1.EDTShareTweetShareShare2019 NFL Mock Draft: Steelers shock fan base and go for lesser known cornerbackMark Zerof-USA TODAY SportsThe 2019 NFL Draft is just days away, and those who produce mock drafts almost on a weekly basis are feverishly typing away trying to give their best estimation as to what will take place in late April when the three day selection process takes place.For Pittsburgh Steelers fans, the biggest debate is what position the team will target in Round 1? Will it be inside linebacker? Will it be wide receiver? The Steelers have options early in the draft Ben Roethlisberger Jersey , but which player should be their top pick is a debate which turns ugly depending who you are talking to.For this Mock Draft Monday, a space where we all understand mock drafts are nothing more than guesses, I looked at NFL Networks’ Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft to see who he had tabbed as going to the Steelers.Here is the pick:For the record, it should be noted both Devin White and Devin Bush were both off the board before the 13th pick. White went to the Broncos at pick 10, and Bush to the Packers at pick 12. With those prospects gone T. J. Watt Jersey , the Steelers snagged themselves a cornerback they hope can break their failed draft pick mold — even though many don’t know much about him.If you are like me, you don’t keep tabs on all of these players in college football. There just isn’t enough time in the day to watch all these prospects. While many will know plenty about Murphy as a prospect, others just want to know the basics. Here is a draft breakdown via The Draft Network:BEST TRAIT - Length/Leaping AbilityWORST TRAIT - Press TechniqueRED FLAGS - NoneLonnie Johnson’s standout performance at the Senior Bowl (compared to most of the other corners anyway) generated some buzz in January, but he’s going to need one heck of a Combine effort to continue to make teams forget about his tape. Troublesome in press and problematic in off coverage, Johnson gives up a ton of separation on short-to-intermediate patterns due to his inability to mirror and match Joshua Dobbs Jersey , while also failing to stay in phase and make plays on the ball vertically.Despite his length and size, I’m not even sure I would bother trying to develop Johnson’s press technique that much, rather opting to play him in a zone-heavy scheme where his length and ability to come forward and tackle can be put to their best use. He just needs way too much work to be trusted in man coverage anytime soon, and will likely need to begin his career by impressing on special teams as a rookie....What do you think of the pick? Would you be okay with Johnson being the Steelers’ top pick?Let us know what you think in the comment section below!