The Cleveland Browns have hired former Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Bill Davis as linebackers coach, The Plain Dealer reported Monday, citing a league source. Davis was released from the Cardinals' defensive coordinator role by coach Ken Whisenhunt on Jan. 6. Davis was named coordinator before the 2009 season, taking over for Clancy Pendergast. Arizona went 10-6 in Davis' first season as coordinator, with the team fifth in the NFL in fewest points allowed in 2009, but the Cardinals allowed 90 points in two playoff games, and Davis knew the pressure was on this season. Arizona wound up 29th out of 32 teams in total defense, 22nd in passing defense and 30th in run defense in 2010. Source: NFL.com
