If Houston takes South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, as widely expected, even the flirting should stop. There just doesn’t seem to be an overwhelming demand for any of the top quarterbacks — Manziel included — at the top of this draft.

Even with plenty of quarterback-needy teams in the top 10, it has been difficult to drum up interest in having someone trade up to the No. 2 spot for a QB — try as the Rams might by, uh, encouraging the Manziel rumors.

But if Houston does the unexpected and doesn’t take Clowney, the Rams will be in a good spot. They can either take Clowney — and they like him very much — and add another menacing force to their already potent pass rush, or they can trade down for extra picks to somebody who wants Clowney. (Namely Atlanta.)

“What’s Houston gonna do?” Snead said. “I think that’s why we’ve always said this stuff may really come down to (the Texans) make the pick, and you’ve got 10 minutes.”

Teams are allowed 10 minutes to make their selection in the first round.

Obviously, one phone call can change everything, but it still seems most likely that the Rams get “stuck” at No. 2 and make their pick. This year in particular, it’s not a bad place to get stuck.