Matt Baker to take center stage

Posted Aug 15, 2007

New Orleans Saints quarterback Matt Baker said getting ready for Saturday night's preseason game at Cincinnati reminds him of cramming for an economics exam back at North Carolina. "There's no time for naps and getting to bed early this week," Baker said Tuesday. "I'm just studying the play book as much as possible. You've got a whole book to learn in a week and a half. I'm pushing myself I think more than I'm asked to. (Daily Advertiser)

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