http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/1824 Recent articles about Fred Evans en-us The Vikings go into camp with 80 men on their roster, and will have to trim that to 53 by the time the season starts.  The current position-by-position breakdown follows the jump (depth chart positions subject to debate in some cases; starters in italics): Offense Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson Gus Frerotte John David Booty Brooks Bollinger Running Back Adrian Peterson Chester Taylor Maurice Hicks Albert Young Fullback Thomas Tapeh Jeff Dugan Naufahu Tahi Tackle Ryan Cook Bryant McKinnie Marcus Johnson Chase Johnson Drew Radovich Guard Steve Hutchinson Anthony Herrera Artis Hicks Brian Daniels Mike Jones Center Matt Birk John Sullivan Dan Mozes Tim Mattran Tight End Visanthe Shiancoe Jim Kleinsasser Garrett Mills Braden Jones Wide Receiver Bernard Berrian Bobby Wade Sidney Rice Robert Ferguson Aundrae Allison Jaymar Johnson Martin Nance Nate Jones Darius Reynaud Daniel Davis Defense/Special Teams Defensive End Jared Allen Ray Edwards Brian Robison Jayme Mitchell Ellis Wyms Otis Grigsby Martail Burnett Defensive Tackle Kevin Williams Pat Williams Fred Evans Letroy Guiron Kenderick Allen Leger Douzable Linebacker E.J. Henderson Ben Leber Chad Greenway Heath Farwell Vinny Ciurciu Derrick Pope Rufus Alexander David Herron Erin Henderson Jeremy Leman Cornerback Antoine Winfield Cedric Griffin Marcus McCauley Charles Gordon Benny Sapp Dee McCann Marcus Walker Brandon Sumrall Safety Darren Sharper Madieu Williams Michael Boulware Tyrell Johnson Eric Frampton Jusain Abdullah Kicker Ryan Longwell Steven Hauschka Punter Chris Kluwe Long Snapper Cullen Loeffler Hard to find any real positional battles there.  The best one is probably at tight end, where I'm hoping Garrett Mills, who showed flashes in the final game of last season, will push Visanthe Shiancoe.  Maybe Marcus McCauley or Charles Gordon can make things uncomfortable for Cedric Griffin?  Everything else looks set, barring injury or guys suddenly forgetting how to play.  I'll continue to update this as camp progresses, reflecting cuts, and any changes in depth chart position. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:24:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294950 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294950 Fred Evans knows how lucky he is. Arrested twice this year, Evans received a rare pass through the Vikings' character tests Sunday, Character counts The Vikings have made character and accountability key buzzwords since Childress arrived two years ago, and they eliminated more than 90 players from their draft board in April because of character concerns. During a community speech Wednesday in Mankato, Spielman emphasized how important character is in assembling a team. At the same time, the Vikings were making plans for Evans to visit Minnesota. They brought him to town Thursday for meetings, and finalized his contract Saturday. "I look at each situation individually," Childress said. "It doesn't mean that character is not important. Character is very important to me and to this football team." Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:10:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/23339 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/23339 Tasered and arrested in Miami Beach. Charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, resisting with violence, and trespassing. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:18:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/17193 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/17193