[Bette]

The Pittsburgh Steelers took a step toward keeping at least one of their potential free agent offensive linemen, placing the transition tag on offensive tackle Max Starks.

Scout.com: Steelers tag Starks

It would appear that their talks with Faneca have gone nowhere. This is a start towards life without him I guess.

[Lefty Noob]

Starks is listed as a guard, technically, but it does sound like the team is either going to use him at starting RT or backup LT.

He's no Alan Faneca, though, I'll tell you that. Not even close.