1. I've often referred to head coach Brian Billick's training camps as Camp Cream Puff, and that's not just because the Ravens need more two-a-days or longer practices. It also refers to developing a work ethic and a nasty attitude going into the regular season.

For the first time in several years, I'm seeing an offense developing a nasty streak. The offensive players have often complained about being the forgotten stepchild on this team, but that may change. Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson and tight end Marcus Freeman got into a fight today during the goal-line segment of practice, and of course the defensive players were the first ones to run in. Billick blew his whistle several times, but he seemed content to let the fight go on and let the players settle it.

In previous fights, the offensive players would quietly go back to the huddle and get abused by the defense for the remainder of practice. It never failed and set the tone for the entire season. It's been frustrating to watch year after year after year.

But today, the offense scored on its next three plays after the scuffle, including touchdown catches by Derrick Mason and Demetrius Williams. Finally the offense has drawn a line in the sand, and they have some young players who refuse to be intimidated.

That's a major part of football: to either intimidate or be intimidated, especially in goal line situations. Goal line play is extremely personal and it's nothing more than attitude. It's your biggest and baddest against the other team's biggest and baddest.

And for the first time in recent years, the Ravens offensive players didn't flinch. If it were me, I would have ordered the offense to run three straight running plays after the fight to get everybody jacked up, but that's too old school these days.

Anyway, it was nice to see a fight. It was nice to see some attitude from the offensive players. It's hot, humid and everybody gets tired. You fight through training camp just like you fight through the season. I've seen young guys like Williams, rookie offensive tackles Jared Gaither and Marshal Yanda and guard Jason Brown getting in the faces of veteran players. Even receivers like Devard Darling aren't taking any mess from the defensive players.

It's good to see. It's a good sign. Finally.

2. Defensive coordinator Rex Ryan is known for being creative, but today he outdid himself. Ryan was playing pass defense as the middle linebacker in practice. He was backpedaling and going side to side. It's unknown if he'll be a part of a regular package.

3. On the fourth day of training camp, quarterback Steve McNair had his worst practice, and we'll leave it at that. End of conversation.