PHILADELPHIA — Howie Roseman has a passion for food. Pick any city he’s traveled to and the Eagles general manager will know the restaurant scene inside and out — the hot spots, the places to avoid, and the local haute cuisine.
He’s a walking Michelin Guide and in NFL circles, one of the go-to gastronomes for fine dining. Ryan Grigson has often been Roseman’s foodie companion on the road. When the longtime personnel department executives eat out, player evaluation is furthest from their minds.
“We critique food more than we do players,” said Grigson, the Minnesota Vikings senior vice president of player personnel. “Us out to dinner together — I don’t think anyone would be able to stomach it. We expect to have the most perfect meal and service every time we sit down. We’ll grade the food like we’re giving a scouting grade.
