Ravens Hire Cameron to Run Offense
Cam Cameron was named Ravens offensive coordinator yesterday, becoming new coach John Harbaugh's first and perhaps most important hire.
If Harbaugh wants to turn around the Ravens in the 2008 season, he'll need Cameron to revitalize an offense that has consistently ranked among the NFL's worst for a decade.
Before he was fired as head coach of the 1-15 Miami Dolphins three weeks ago, Cameron built a reputation for directing one of the NFL's most explosive attacks. In his last three seasons as the San Diego Chargers' offensive coordinator (2004-2006), the team finished in the NFL's top five in scoring, averaging 28.3 points a game.
"I know we're going to work hard and we've got a system that we like," Cameron said during a conference call yesterday. "I can't ever remember having to make a whole bunch of promises offensively. We're going to let our play speak for itself."
Cameron, 46, spent a couple of hours at Ravens headquarters yesterday before driving cross-country to pick up his family in San Diego, but he should have a familiarity with the team.
The Ravens have a similar look to the Chargers when Cameron was there, with a versatile running back, a Pro Bowl tight end, a receiving corps that lacks a playmaker, a developing offensive line and a question mark at quarterback.
In Cameron's final season with the Chargers, they ranked fourth in total offense (365 yards a game) and first in scoring (30.8 points).
"I think the good systems maximize the players that they have and continue to develop the guys that they have to work with," Cameron said. "To compare [players] probably wouldn't be fair, but I know I'm excited about the starting point that we have."
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