Jimmy Kempski

Jimmy Kempski has covered the Philadelphia Eagles since 2013, with stops at the Allentown Morning Call and Philly.com before joining PhillyVoice in 2014. His year-round coverage includes analysis and breaking news, told through words and poorly drawn stick figures. Follow him at the social media outlet of your choice @JimmyKempski.

jimmy@phillyvoice.com

April 5, 2022

Eagles

Eagles-only 2022 mock draft, version 5.0

by Jimmy Kempski

After the Philadelphia Eagles' major swap of picks with the New Orleans Saints, the Birds now "only" have two first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, though they still have 10 picks total.

April 4, 2022

Eagles

Eagles make major swap of draft picks with the Saints

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a major swap of draft picks well in advance of the NFL draft for the second straight year, as Howie Roseman struck a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will give the Birds an extra first-round pick in 2023.

April 4, 2022

Eagles

A recent history of teams trading back in the NFL Draft and acquiring a future first-round pick

by Jimmy Kempski

One of the common assumptions about the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming 2022 draft is that the team will trade back and pick up an extra first-round pick in 2023, when better quarterback prospects could be available. But how realistic is such a scenario?

April 3, 2022

Eagles

Eagles player review: Zech McPhearson edition

by Jimmy Kempski

During the offseason, we'll be taking a close look at Philadelphia Eagles players of interest who are currently on the roster, and who could be shaping the future of the franchise. We'll kick off the series this year with a player of potentially sneaky importance to the Birds this season, CB Zech McPhearson.

April 2, 2022

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Beginning at noon today, Jimmy Kempski will take your questions in another Eagles chat. Be sure to join him here.

April 2, 2022

Eagles

Eagles podcast: NFL owners meetings takeaways from Nick Sirianni, Howie Roseman, and Jeffrey Lurie

by Jimmy Kempski

In the latest episode of BGN Radio, Brandon Gowton and I discussed our takeaways from interviews with Howie Roseman, Nick Sirianni, and Jeffrey Lurie at the NFL owners meetings.

April 1, 2022

Eagles

Eagles free agency grades roundup

by Jimmy Kempski

On Tuesday, we graded the Philadelphia Eagles' free agency. Today, we'll take a peek at how some of the national folks graded what the Birds have done so far this offseason.

March 31, 2022

Eagles

Eagles do not appear content to stick with their 2021 run-heavy identity

by Jimmy Kempski

With the Eagles being unable to trade for Russell Wilson or Deshaun Watson, Hurts seems to have survived the free agency portion of the offseason. If he can also survive the 2022 NFL Draft and remain the team's starter this season, it appears that he's going to have to show that he can win through the air, and not primarily with his legs.

March 30, 2022

Eagles

Five highlights from Jeffrey Lurie's owners meetings press conference

by Jimmy Kempski

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie took questions from the media for the first time since January of 2021, after the team had fired Doug Pederson as its head coach. In an opening statement, Lurie revealed that the team would wear Kelly green alternate jerseys (and helmets) in 2023 as well as an alternate black helmet in 2022. The rest of the interview session produced little in the way of surprising answers, but here were my five biggest highlights.

March 29, 2022

Eagles

NFC East 2022 free agency grades: Philadelphia Eagles edition

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles came out swinging on the first day of free agency, landing Haason Reddick, who will help the Birds' pass rush. Thereafter, they took a week-long nap, before eventually finding bargains at wide receiver and linebacker.