LUTHERVILLE, Md. — The day he lost his job, Cam Cameron decided to go to his son Danny’s high school basketball game. As soon as Cameron arrived at the gymnasium, he could sense that people were staring at him. It struck him as pity, or perhaps morbid curiosity.

“People were numb because they think you should run and hide,” he said. “They think you’re embarrassed. I’ve got nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Until Dec. 10, Cameron occupied a high-profile position as the offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens. Then he was fired, and the Ravens began to thrive without him. The team’s remarkable postseason run will culminate in a Super Bowl appearance against the San Francisco 49ers.

Some in the punditry business have cited Cameron’s firing as a catalyst for the team’s success. If you think this annoys him, think again.