Cheese Curds, 2/7: Packers defenders get raises, Rodgers gets set for Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Aaron Rodgers’ knee is apparently feeling good, a topic we discussed here at APC a few days ago. However, a typical offseason activity for Rodgers is coming up this weekend, as he trades out the cleats and jersey for short spikes and a polo shirt.

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament gets underway on Thursday, and Rodgers is participating in the event as usual. This year, despite his usual pairing with a Wisconsin native, he had a special request for the other part of the foursome, which apparently was granted.

Meanwhile, in on-field news, the Packers saw a few members of their defense earn big raises for the 2019 season. Late draft picks are eligible for bonuses if they play at least 35% of their team’s snaps in two of their first three seasons, or if they end up over 35% overall for all three years. This year, four Packers will get those bonuses — three of their own draft picks, who were over the number overall and for each of the last two years, and a fourth who hits the number based on playing 75% of his team’s snaps a year ago.

While that will cut into the Packers’ cap space a bit, it’s a nice feature of the CBA for these players, which gives them a raise up to the same value as the lowest Restricted Free Agent tender value. This year, that’s expected to be about $2.02 million.

Fackrell-Martinez-Lowry trio earn raises, roles in Packers' D for 2019 - ESPN
These three Packers draft picks from 2016 hit the snap targets to earn them the Proven Performance Escalator given to fourth-year players drafted in the third round or later. It also appears that linebacker Antonio Morrison hit them as well, largely because of his time in Indianapolis.

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Aaron Rodgers is grouped with Hosung Choi at Pebble Beach Pro-Am | Golf Week
Rodgers will play with Wisconsin native Jerry Kelly as usual, but they're paired up with Choi and actor Chris O'Donnell. Why did Rodgers want to play with Choi?

Ho-Sung Choi and his swing gyrations already have everyone's attention at Pebble Beach - Golf Digest
Oh. That's why. He has a funny swing. Cool, I guess?

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Ew. The Packers' play is Aaron Rodgers overthrowing an open Davante Adams in the loss to the Cardinals. Actually, though, that sounds about right.

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Spencer Hall discusses every appearance in the ad for the league's 100th season and breaks them down in perfect Spencer Hall fashion.