2014 NFL Mock Draft: St. Louis Rams Select (with their second pick)...

The St. Louis Rams have done an excellent job rebuilding a team that was considered one of the worst teams in the NFL just a few short years ago. The catalyst for this turn-around has been GM Les Snead, hired after they finished the 2011 season with a 2-14 record. Snead identified the first thing his team needed to navigate through the difficult transition period - a strong head coach in Jeff Fisher. His next move was to fleece the Washington Redskins out of three 1st round picks and a 2nd rounder in 2012 for the right to draft Robert Griffin III. This has helped the Rams add a number of starters who should be stars for years to come. They have taken strides over the last few years and are on the cusp of playoff contention.

Snead knows he needs to make a few more strong moves to bring his team to the next level, and there are needs that need to be addressed:

1) Offensive tackle: Major problems at both tackle spots - Jake Long tore his ACL and MCL in December, and Rodger Saffold was eventually re-signed after a fiasco with the Raiders, but likely still isn't the long-term answer.

2) Safety: Rodney McLeod was one of the worst starting safeties in the NFL this past season. T.J. McDonald wasn't good either, but he at least was just a rookie 3rd rounder, so he still has some room to grow.

3) Guard: Chris Williams is a free agent, but the Rams need to upgrade from him anyways. Harvey Dahl was also cut.

4) Wide receiver: St. Louis traded up in the 1st round last year for Tavon Austin, but they still need playmakers and depth that can contribute (even after signing Kenny Britt to a one-year contract).

5) Linebacker: James Laurinaitis struggled a bit this past season, but the greatest liability in the Rams' linebacking corps is Jo-Lonn Dunbar at the strong side position.

6) Cornerback: Cortland Finnegan was one of the most disappointing players in the NFL in 2013 and was cut (and since signed by the Dolphins).

With the 13th pick, the St. Louis Rams select Ha'Sean "Ha Ha" Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama.

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Clinton-Dix is a great athlete that will drastically improve the porous Rams secondary, having been well-coached in a pro-style defense at Alabama. Nice size and body length, quick to read and react, "Ha Ha" has speed and flexibility to match up with slot receivers or tight ends and good hands for interceptions.

He's an effective run stopper as well - drops downhill with conviction and does not shy away from contact, runs the alley and wipes out ball carriers. Can break down and tackle in space and has special teams experience.

This pick would show dividends very early in the 2014 season. The Rams already have a very good front seven (excepting Dunbar), headlined by studs Chris Long, Robert Quinn, and Michael Brockers. The addition of a play-making safety that can also support the run can help take this defense to another level.

	Team	Player	Pos	School	BTSC rep/link to pick
1		Blake Bortles	QB	UCF	SteelerWolf
2	via	Johnny Manziel	QB	Texas A&M	Jack Finn
3		Teddy Bridgewater	QB	Louisville	twault
4		Jadeveon Clowney	DE	South Carolina	Double-Eagle
5		Jake Matthews	OT	Texas A&M	diehardsteelerfan625
6		Khalil Mack	LB	Buffalo	Erik Stone
7		Sammy Watkins	WR	Clemson	TheCommish
8		C.J. Mosley	LB	Alabama	VinnySteel
9		Greg Robinson	OT	Auburn	Sean Geddes
10		Anthony Barr	OLB	UCLA	JDSpartan
11		Justin Gilbert	CB	Oklahoma St	slatts17
12		Mike Evans	WR	Texas A&M	omara891
13		Ha Ha Clinton-Dix	S	Alabama	Panther pride 76
14					Michael Uhlhorn
15					(community vote)
16					steeler fever
17					Steelers_Fan_to_the_Core
18					DropTheHammer
19					steeler_chris_5
20					Wichita SunSteeler
21					(?)barnerburner(?)
22					c63tho
23					WelcomeToReality
24					Steel Spike
25					L-Ray
26	via				AMKrup
27					Ike Evans
28					asmith87
29					furthur56
30					Collision Course
31					alexryan
32					Thoroughbred of Sin