Pittsburgh Steelers first-round center Maurkice Pouncey is expected to start, either at center or right guard, as a rookie. But like 30 other first-round picks in the 2010 NFL Draft this morning, Pouncey is without a contract, with training camp scheduled to begin later this week.

Speed and conditioning coach Tom Shaw tells John Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he'll have Pouncey ready to go whenever an agreement is reached.

"Pittsburgh's been known to get deals done," Shaw said. "But let's say it didn't happen and he was (not signed until) three weeks into (camp). He'll be here training (in Florida) and won't miss a day. He's not going to be sitting around the house, wondering when he's going to sign his contract. He's going to be working hard. The day that he (reports), he'll be ready to go."

Harris notes that the Steelers' last three first-round picks have been signed in time for training camp.

Steelers second-round linebacker Jason Worilds also remains unsigned.