Sean Payton made his first comments as head coach of the Denver Broncos on Friday and said his job is to "bring the winning culture back".
Evans was sunk 6-2 2-6 6-4 in a marathon opening battle at the Pueblo Viejo Country Club in Cota.
Kurt Kitayama will feel good about his chances after handling the Pebble Beach course well, while Viktor Hovland moved into striking range.
Luka Doncic did not travel west with his Dallas Mavericks team-mates on Friday as he awaits the results of an MRI scan.