I went to an NFL PLAY 60 Community Blitz event Thursday in nearby Lauderhill expecting to write some blogs on building a playground. Instead, I got to do a very small part to help build one, and it’s the highlight of my Pro Bowl week so far.

Vince Young, Chris Johnson and Jacoby Jones provide a few laughs for NFL fans while filming their video diary in Miami Beach.

Chris Johnson had a record-breaking 2009, and he plans on following up with another one next year.

The guys who aren’t out at the NFL’s Play 60 Community Blitz event are taking advantage of a little down time with some R&R.

Ray Rice is mic’d up at Pro Bowl practice.

Even though DeAngelo Williams can’t reach his statistical apex because of Jonathan Stewart, he was voted into his first Pro Bowl. And he’s just fine with sharing the load.

The NFL is ready for the Community Blitz in South Florida.

The term “practice” at the Pro Bowl is somewhat misleading. It’s the slowest-moving football practice one could ever watch.

Adrian Peterson and Aaron Rodgers couldn’t escape some serious questions after practice on Thursday back at the team lobby. Meanwhile, Frank Gore and Tony Romo got off easy.

Who wants some free shoes from Nike? “Me, me, me!” say the NFC Pro Bowlers.

The AFC players were up a little later this morning, getting ready for practice.

It took just one practice to come to the conclusion that Eagles QB Donovan McNabb is the life of the Pro Bowl party.

Miles Austin wasn’t drafted. There were no plans for him to be a star. He simply worked hard to overcome the obstacles in front of him.

Brian Dawkins is back for his eighth Pro Bowl in 2010. The only change is he’s changed sides.

Initially, the Jets were disappointed with just missing the Super Bowl. But after digesting it for a few days, they realized there is plenty of reason to feel optimistic about the future.