Davis, Browns Fit Fine

Butch Davis changed his mind and the Cleveland Browns never did. They knew from the start Davis was a perfect fit as their next coach.

On Tuesday, after weeks of pursuit capped by a shocking, whirlwind weekend, the Browns finally got their man.

Davis, who helped rebuild the Dallas Cowboys into Super Bowl champions and turned around the scandal-ridden Miami Hurricanes, was introduced Tuesday as the new coach of the Browns.

Davis, 49, reportedly will make in excess of $15 million over five years, virtually tripling his salary and making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid coaches.

“This is a great opportunity for my family and a great opportunity to get back into the NFL,” said Davis, wearing one of two Super Bowl rings he got with the Cowboys. “It’s obviously a challenge and you know going in that there are going to be some tough times.”

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Philadelphia Eagle quarterback Donovan McNabb and St. Louis Ram receiver Torry Holt were added to the NFC roster for Sunday’s Pro Bowl in Honolulu. . . . Offensive lineman Jason Odom, sidelined most of the past two seasons because of a lower back injury, retired after being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. . . . The Atlanta Falcons signed safety Chris Hudson, a five-year veteran who sat out the 2000 season.

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Former Kansas City Chief tackle Irv Eatman was hired as an assistant offensive line coach for the team after holding the same job with the Steelers. . . . Sylvester Croom, who was offensive coordinator for the Detroit Lions the last four seasons, was picked as running backs coach for the Green Bay Packers. . . . The Washington Redskins hired Tony Sparano as tight ends coach. . . . The Chicago Bears hired Pat Flaherty as tight ends coach and Todd Haley as wide receivers coach.