Ravens tab Pees to run ‘D’, keep Cameron
January 27, 2012
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP)—The Baltimore Ravens have promoted linebackerscoach Dean Pees to defensive coordinator and retained Cam Cameron as theiroffensive coordinator.
Pees replaced Chuck Pagano, who left to grow to be head coach of theIndianapolis Colts.
Baltimore’s defense ranked third in the NFL under Pagano, and coach JohnHarbaugh stated Monday that below Pees, “the tradition of this defense willcontinue, and it will flourish and it will get even better.”
Pees is the former defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots.
Cameron coached the Ravens to a No. 15 ranking in total offense. Hisfour-year contract was set to expire subsequent month.
Baltimore lost to New England 23-20 in the AFC title game last Sunday.
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