Know anything about him. What are his stats (size and stuff). How many years. Those things I would need to know.

Clabo is 330 and 6-6 I think, and 27 yrs old. He played tackle for the Falcons and is considered a very good run blocker. But according to the SB Nation Falcon’s blogmaster:

“… the two second-round tenders shipped over to Harvey Dahl and Tyson Clabo, who despite their notable flaws were solid and need to be kept around to give the offensive line depth and strength. I can’t imagine anyone is going to give up a second rounder for either of them, so they’re likely to both return as Falcons next season.”

I don’t know what their noticeable flaws are, but we’ve already got those one our line.

There’s no way I’d give up $2 mill and a 2nd rounder for “depth” on the line. For that much, we may as well draft a linemen in the 2nd round who will be young and have some promise of being a quality starter.

I think I have to agree with betelgeuse. Clabo could probably help. He has started 37 games at three positions the last three years (RT lately but also at guard) and was part of a much improved line in Atlanta that protected Ryan and was outstanding running the ball. He’s a big guy with a mean streak who could probably start at either RT or RG, so he wouldn’t just be a “depth” guy like Trai Essex has been. He would be a very cheap veteran starter for a few years and upgrade one spot, while also providing position versatility. So it all sounds very good in theory. The problem is the second-rounder. At some point, that second-rounder should also be a starter for the Steelers and perhaps even a long-term contributor. A good OL should be around for 8-10 years, and for the first four years cost less than half of what it would take to sign even a cheap veteran like Clabo. I think we would pass in this situation and try to find a veteran FA for about the same money ($2 to $3 million a year) while hanging onto the high draft pick. Still, it’s an interesting option that many teams might consider, especially if they have an extra second-round pick this year.

Another interesting part of this is comparing what the Falcons and Steelers have done with similar RFA right tackles. The Steelers put a first-round tender on Colon at about $2.2 million, the Falcons put a second-round tender on Clabo for about $1.54 million. Both teams would have the opportunity to match other offers. Neither player is likely to change teams, but the Falcons will spend about $650,000 less to accomplish the same thing.

a 64th pick for a very good run blocker, and he FOR SURE wouldnt be a depth guy, he would be the RT for our team! a 64th pick we cant get a starter OT, unless we hit the lottery! THERE WILL BE NO SLEEPERS at OT, only reach guys, such as Britton, and Duane Brown was last year!

I think this would be a really good idea! And he played G too!

with a 2nd round pick, you never know who will slip to you. See: Lamar Woodley and Limas Sweed

But I think I’d rather move Starks to rt and draft a left tackle.

Clabo would be worth a second rounder for most other teams (see Detroit). But the Steelers draft well. I’d say there’s an 80% chance that any player the Steelers draft in the second becomes a starter at some point (and that’s all Clabo is: average starting material). See tkired’s point for support.