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Cheese Curds: Green Bay Packers News And Links For July 17, 2012

June 12, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA;   Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) catches a ball during the team's mandatory minicamp at Ray Nitschke Field.  Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE
June 12, 2012; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) catches a ball during the team's mandatory minicamp at Ray Nitschke Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-US PRESSWIRE

Happy Tuesday, ladies and gentlemen. Yesterday was a very uneventful day for the Packers, but an extremely eventful day around the NFL. A lot of players got new long-term contracts, a few guys who probably should have received new contracts didn't, and a couple of dudes got arrested. Here's your daily dose of Green Bay Packers news and links.

Most Important Packers of 2012 -- #10: Jordy Nelson, WR | ESPN Wisconsin

I feel like they're putting receivers too high on this list, given how good Aaron Rodgers and the backups are.

Packers have something to prove in 2012 | Green Bay Press-Gazette

Not really, but hopefully they feel that way.

Countdown to camp: WR numbers will force decisions | Packers.com

The ubiquitous debate rages on.

Brees' New Deal: The Impact on Aaron Rodgers And The Packers | Jersey Al's

We're been over this, but it's worth reiterating: Aaron Rodgers is going to be rich as hell.

More from around SB Nation after the jump.

The 14 Worst Possible Super Bowl Halftime Shows | SBNation.com

This is brilliant.

Matt Forte's Contract With Bears Includes $18 Million Guaranteed | SBNation.com

They don't have to chant "pay the man" anymore. But did the man get paid too much?

Cowboys Wide Receiver Dez Bryant Arrested | Blogging The Boys

Blah blah blah, 'Cowboy Way', blah blah blah, 'changing culture'.

Marshawn Lynch Arrested for DUI | Field Gulls

Arrested for DUI in Oakland. Not out in the boonies. Oakland. Where he can probably get a damn limo pulled up to the club on 20 minutes notice.

No Contract Extension for Wes Welker: What Does this Mean? | Pats Pulpit

It means that he's a 31-year-old receiver.

With Rice Deal Done, Pierce Has Perfect Situation | Baltimore Beat Down

The Ravens have some solid RB depth, and Rice was worth locking up, even at the price the Ravens had to pay.