New England Patriots work out Fred Evans

Dec 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Fred Evans (90) in the game at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings by the score of 42-14. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowksi-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Fred Evans (90) in the game at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals beat the Minnesota Vikings by the score of 42-14. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowksi-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots are in Minnesota this weekend to take on the Vikings and it appears that Bill Belichick is trying to get a leg up on the competition be seeking out a former Vikings player to help him out.

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Fred Evans played all but three games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2013 but he knows the team and Belichick wants to see if there’s anything left for him to use. For a man that leaves no stone unturned in his attempts to get ahead of his competition, this interest in Evans from the Patriots comes as no surprise.

According to Rand Getlin, the Patriots worked out Evans but it’s unclear if he’s going to get a contract offer before Sunday.

The Patriots got off to a rougher than rough start against the Miami Dolphins this year as they’re 0-1 and embarrassed. Bill Belichick and Tom Brady do not get embarrassed and even if Fred Evans doesn’t help out, the Vikings might not stand much of a chance this Sunday.

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