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By now, I’m not sure what’s left to say about the Ravens’ decision to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and replace him with quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell . Cameron had seemingly been on the hot seat for a couple of years, so it’s not surprising at all that he’s no longer the offensive coordinator. However, the timing is what caught people off guard. The Ravens’ offense made some mistakes in the 31-28 overtime loss to the Washington Redskins but it also did plenty of good things and was not the reason the team lost the game. Harbaugh also insisted that the game had no bearing on Cameron being let go, denying reports, including one by Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston , that the two got into a heated exchange on the sideline and it continued into the locker room. Harbaugh did say that he made the decision following the game, so you have little choice but to conclude that something happened during the loss that finally led to the breaking point with Cameron. The CBS cameras clearly caught the two engaging in some sort of disagreement just before the first half. I guess it’s really a moot point because one disagreement or argument didn’t cost Cameron his job. A lack of significant progress by Joe Flacco , a seeming reluctance to get Ray Rice the ball in certain games and an overall inconsistency and malaise by the offense did. View the full article

By now, I’m not sure what’s left to say about the Ravens’ decision to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and replace him with quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell . Cameron had seemingly been on the hot seat for a couple of years so it’s not surprising at all that he’s no longer the offensive coordinator. However, the timing is what caught people off guard. The Ravens’ offense made some mistakes in the 31-28 overtime loss to the Washington Redskins but it also did plenty of good things and was not the reason the team lost the game. Harbaugh also insisted that the game had no bearing on Cameron being let go denying reports, including one by Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston , that the two got into a heated exchange on the sideline and it continued into the locker room. Harbaugh did say that he made the decision following the game so you have little choice but to conclude that something happened during the loss that finally led to the breaking point with Cameron. The CBS cameras clearly caught the two engaging in some sort of disagreement just before the first half. I guess it’s really a moot point because one disagreement or argument didn’t cost Cameron his job. A lack of significant progress by Joe Flacco , a seeming reluctance to get Ray Rice the ball in certain games and an overall inconsistency and malaise by the offense did. View the full article

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Quarterbacks coach is now running the Ravens' offenseThe elevation of Jim Caldwell from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator is already proving to be a popular move among the Ravens' players. View the full article

Quarterbacks coach is now running the Ravens' offenseThe elevation of Jim Caldwell from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator is already proving to be a popular move among the Ravens' players. View the full article

Ravens rookie cornerback punishedRavens rookie cornerback Asa Jackson has been suspended without pay for the team’s next four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances, according to NFL spokesman Corry Rush. View the full article

Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston answers a selection of reader questions after the Ravens' 31-28 overtime loss to the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field. View the full article

Ravens Pro Bowl outside linebacker Terrell Suggs and his fiancee', Candace Williams, reached a global resolution agreement Tuesday morning in Baltimore County Circuit Court regarding custody and visitation involving their two children. View the full article

Ravens can clinch AFC North title with a win over BroncosThe Ravens can clinch the AFC North with a victory over the Denver Broncos, according to the latest NFL playoff scenarios announced by the league today. View the full article

Defense allowed extra yards after contact in loss to RedskinsIt was a rough game for the Ravens defense as far as tackling, with the Washington Redskins gaining several yards after first contact in their 31-28 overtime victory Sunday. View the full article

Billick agrees the timing of John Harbaugh's decision is dramatic, but points out that Ravens still consider themselves a Super Bowl contenderJohn Harbaugh’s decision to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and promote quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell to that position was shocking in terms of the timing, but it wasn’t unprecedented in the NFL this season. The Philadelphia Eagles dismissed defensive coordinator Juan Castillo two days after the team fell to 3-3, and the Tennessee Titans did the same with offensive coordinator Chris Palmer one day after that squad dropped to 4-7. View the full article

Quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell, formerly of the Indianapolis Colts, will take over as OCCalling it the hardest decision he’s had to make as a coach, John Harbaugh fired Cam Cameron on Monday, ending the offensive coordinator’s five-season tenure which was defined by some improvement but overall inconsistency. View the full article

Former Ravens wide receiver weighs in on coaching shakeupDerrick Mason was once a major part of the Ravens as their top receiver, a frequent witness to the interplay between quarterback Joe Flacco and offensive coordinator Cam Cameron on the sidelines and in meeting rooms. View the full article

Offensive guard injured against RedskinsRavens Pro Bowl offensive guard Marshal Yanda will be further evaluated after sustaining a "seriously sprained" right ankle, according to coach John Harbaugh. View the full article

Live Ravens chat with Aaron Wilson at noon View the full article

Quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell, formerly of the Indianapolis Colts, will take over as OCTired with the offense’s inconsistency and the lack of significant progression from quarterback Joe Flacco, the Ravens today let go much-maligned offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and replaced him with quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell. View the full article

Baltimore Sun staff members weigh in on the Ravens' decision to fire offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and replace him with Jim Caldwell. View the full article

Quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell, formerly of the Indianapolis Colts, will take over as OCTired with the offense’s inconsistency and the lack of significant progression from quarterback Joe Flacco, the Ravens today let go much-maligned offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and replaced him with quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell, according to team sources. View the full article

Live Ravens chat with Aaron Wilson at noon View the full article

Decision to go with unproven Kai Forbath over 2010 Pro Bowler Billy Cundiff is paying off for WashingtonWhen the Ravens cut incumbent Billy Cundiff in favor of undrafted rookie Justin Tucker, the Washington Redskins swooped in and signed Cundiff. But after five games during which Cundiff missed five of 12 field-goal attempts, Washington went with an unknown in Kai Forbath. View the full article

Deactivated for the previous five games, Richard Crawford turns in game-changing play with 64-yard punt return to set up game-winning field goal in overtimeDeactivated for the previous five contests, Richard Crawford picked an opportune time to make a lasting impression for the Washington Redskins. View the full article

There will be many quarterbacks filling out change-of-address cards this offseason. Jason La Canfora says some big names -- Michael Vick, Alex Smith, Matt Flynn, among others -- will likely be packing their bags. View the full article

Injuries mounting for Ravens as they lose second consecutive gameIt was a painful loss for the Ravens even beyond the frustration of a 31-28 overtime setback against the Washington Redskins on Sunday at FedEx Field. View the full article

Baltimore Sun staff members analyze the Ravens' 31-28 overtime loss to the Washington Redskins. View the full article

Have a Ravens-related topic for Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston? Email your questions to sports@baltimoresun.com . Your question could appear in a Q&A with Preston later this week on baltimoresun.com. View the full article