Say something like going down, Romanowski said. About as much as I would say to a guy like that. Cris Carter, to me, at that point, he didn really mean anything.FEELGOOD STORIESDefensive lineman Walter Stewart of Cincinnati and Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jones were told they would have to give up football in college after doctors discovered congenital spinal conditions. Both have been cleared to play and hope to embark on NFL careers. Hayden, who tore a heart vein in a practice collision in November and was rushed into surgery.

"We went out there [for practice on Monday], started preparing for St. Louis, had a crisp practice, put in some good stuff," he said. "I think in our building internally, we kind of circle the wagons.San Francisco's David Akers missed wide left on a 41yard attempt that could have sealed it for the 49ers (621), who lost quarterback Alex Smith to a firsthalf concussion."I don't know what to make of this," Willis said. "We