While #12 begins an annual tradition this weekend http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-josh-jackson-jersey , four players earned raises for the 2019 season based on their playing time over their first three years."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCSTShareTweetShareShareCheese Curds, 2/7: Packers defenders get raises, Rodgers gets set for Pebble Beach Pro-AmOrlando Ramirez-USA TODAY SportsAaron 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 Brett Hundley Jersey White , 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 - ESPNThese 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.Which potential trade targets could be available to the Packers? | Packers WireIt's difficult to predict what players might be available on the trade market, but here's an attempt to do so.Jaire Alexander gets his high school number retired | Packers.comCongratulations to Alexander Marwin Evans Jersey White , who followed up his PFWA All-Rookie team season with this great honor from his high school in Charlotte.Aaron Rodgers is grouped with Hosung Choi at Pebble Beach Pro-Am | Golf WeekRodgers 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 DigestOh. That's why. He has a funny swing. Cool, I guess?2018 in a nutshell: One season-defining play for all 32 NFL teams - NFL.comEw. The Packers' play is Aaron Rodgers overthrowing an open Davante Adams in the loss to the Cardinals. Actually, though, that sounds about right.Reviewing almost every frame of the NFL’s Super Bowl ad - SBNation.comSpencer Hall discusses every appearance in the ad for the league's 100th season and breaks them down in perfect Spencer Hall fashion. With three of APC’s favorite prospects gone, APC still finds a top pass-rusher for the Packers."The 2019 SB Nation Writer’s Mock Draft is underway, and we at Acme Packing Company are representing the Green Bay Packers once again in this annual tradition. This year, we have a pair of first-round picks, sitting at 12 and 30 overall. Today, we reveal our first pick for the Packers in this year’s draft.In this scenario, a few of APC’s favorite targets for the Packers have already come off the board. Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver was gone early http://www.packerslockerroom.com/authentic-oren-burks-jersey , landing with the Buccaneers at the 5th pick. Florida State pass-rusher Brian Burns ended up in Detroit with the eighth pick while T.J. Hockenson, the Iowa tight end, went one pick later to Buffalo at nine.A quarterback, Drew Lock, went off the board at 10, however, followed by Michigan linebacker Devin Bush at 11. So, with the 12th overall pick in the 2019 SB Nation Writers’ Mock Draft, Acme Packing Company has selected:Montez Sweat, outside linebacker, Mississippi StateThe Packers would be ecstatic to find one of the pass rushers in the draft’s top tiers available with the 12th pick in this scenario and Vince Biegel Jersey White , given the other players who have come off the board, they should sprint to the podium faster than Montez Sweat’s 4.41-second 40-yard dash. Yes, the team bolstered its pass rush in free agency with the additions of Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith, drastically lessening the need to land one of the top edge rushers in the draft. In fact, these signings plus the adds of Adrian Amos and Billy Turner free up the Packers to truly stick to their best value available strategy. Interestingly, Sweat is taking his official visit to Green Bay today.However, on this board, Sweat is absolutely that guy — plus, you can never have too many pass-rushers. Adding a tremendous athlete like Sweat to this rotation will allow all of these players to stay a bit more fresh as a long season wears on, while hopefully sacrificing little if anything in terms of talent when one of the Smiths needs a breather. He has experience rushing both standing up and with a hand in the dirt, and he may well be asked to do both in Green Bay. Plus Womens Demetri Goodson Jersey , Za’Darius Smith is already expected to rush from the interior on passing downs, so that provides a great pathway to getting all three acquisitions on the field at once. Sweat’s ridiculous athletic ability and production just make him too good to pass up here.Green Bay still has needs on offense and at safety, but the board — and the fact that the Packers have an extra first-round pick at 30 — set up to to fill those holes later on. When you can draft a true impact player who can make life difficult for opposing quarterbacks, you do it.APC broke down the pick on a mini-episode of The APC Podcast this week, where you can hear Tex Western discussing the board and the selection with Zach Rapport:Click here to follow along with the SB Nation Mock as it continues on, and check back in next week to see what happens with pick number 30.
