Even though NFL coaching staffs and personnel departments are take well-deserved vacation time, this should be a busy week for rookie signings. As always, Mac's Football Blog will have it covered like no other outlet.

NFL News and Notes

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was arrested at his Mobile, Alabama home for possession of a controlled substance.

Though it was slim beforehand, Russell's arrest has eliminated any interest the New York Jets had in him, reports Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.

Albert Breer of the Boston Globe wonders if the New England Patriots' offensive line is good enough without Logan Mankins.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Brian Brohm feels he's ready to make a run at a starting job.

Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel wonders who on the Miami Dolphins will step up and fill the outside linebacker void.

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason expects the offense to be dynamic in 2010, writes Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times.

Cleveland Browns safety Abe Elam has no hard feelings towards the franchise over his contract.

Carlos "Big C" Holmes of the Dayton Daily News wonders if Cincinnati Bengals running back Brian Leonard can be the next John Riggins.

Indianapolis Colts running back Mike Hart will be ready when it's his turn.

Four Tennessee Titans cornerbacks are fighting for one starting job, reports Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean.

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Justin Durant finally got a chance to watch his brother Darian play quarterback in the CFL.

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson ranks 25th on the Sun-Sentinel's list of greatest players to come out of the "U".

Kansas City Chiefs unsigned restricted free agents safety Jarrad Page, who has requested a trade, has reportedly drawn interest from the Detroit Lions.

Denver Broncos offensive tackle Tyler Polumbus hosted his inaugural football camp on Monday.

San Diego Chargers fullback Jacob Hester added Combine-type drills during his second annual football camp in Louisiana.

Doug Farrar of Yahoo!Sports has a two-part (1, 2) interview with Oakland Raiders second-year wide receiver Louis Murphy.

Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com explains the relevancy of former NFL scout Dave Razzano's viewpoint of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Clark Haggans brings an old school work ethic to the off-season workouts, writes Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Chase Daniel admires Troy Aikman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers first-round defensive tackle Gerald McCoy offered advice about the recruiting process to Tampa high school product Anthony Chickillo.

Atlanta Falcons third-round defensive tackle Corey Peters says the focus has been on learning the playbook before training camp.

Today is the 10th anniversary of the shooting death of Carolina Panthers running back Fred Lane.

Rich Tandler of CSNWashington.com looks at the quarterback depth chart for the Washington Redskins.

Philadelphia Eagles special teams coordinator Bobby April discussed the challenges of getting younger guys to embrace roles on special teams.

New York Giants general manager and Tiptonville, Tennessee native Jerry Reese offered advice to the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Tennessee-Union City last Friday.

Second-year kicker David Buehler is the biggest question mark among Dallas Cowboys specialists.

Chicago Bears defensive end Mark Anderson will have to step up and replace Alex Brown, writes Brad Biggs of the National Football Post.

Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler worked to develop chemistry with his new teammates during the OTAs and mini-camp, writes Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones wants a 1,000-yard season with double-digit touchdowns.

Today's NFL birthdays: Cardinals fullback Reagan Mauia (26), Lions wide receiver Derrick Williams (24), Chiefs linebacker Demorrio Williams (30), Dolphins safety Tyrone Culver (27), Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (28), Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (29), Eagles linebacker Joe Mays (25), Rams fullback Mike Karney (29) and center Drew Miller (25), free agent defensive tackle Darrell Campbell (29), running back Keon Lattimore (26), linebacker Edmond Miles (26), and rookie cornerback Melvin Stephenson (22).