Loved -- yes, I mean LOVED -- the way Cam Cameron fell on his sword yesterday when discussing the Ravens so-so offensive performance in their 17-12 win over the Carolina Panthers Thursday night.

In his remarks to the media, the shrewd offensive coordinator blamed himself for poor play-calling against the Panthers, especially in the second half, when the Ravens O managed only seven points.

"Give Cam Cameron an F in the second half and give anybody who played in the second half a passing grade," he said. ". . . We're going to improve in the second half of these pre-season games.. . . I failed  miserably giving those guys a chance the other night."

He went on and on for so long, I thought he was going to take the blame for everything from the war in Afghanistan to the weak job market, too.

But what I loved about Cameron's remarks was this: they highlighted the urgency the Ravens feel about improving their offense this season.

Cameron -- and every other coach on this team -- knows the front office did a masterful job in the off-season acquiring players to put more points on the scoreboard.

The Ravens brought in big-play wide receivers Anquan Boldin and Donte Stallworth and a quality backup quarterback, Marc Bulger, via the free agent market. They drafted couple of big, strong  tight ends in Ed Dickson and Dennis Pita. And in Ray Rice, Willis McGahee and Le'Ron McClain, they have an excellant trio of running backs.

So now it's on Cam Cameron -- and head coach John Harbaugh, too -- to make all this talent translate into a more dynamic and prolific offense.

It didn't happen against the Panthers. But I love the fact that Cameron acknowledged the offensive malaise and took full blame for it.

That's a good step forward for the Ravens, who are always preaching accountability.

 One man on that team was definitely accountable yesterday.