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

May 24, 2021

Eagles

Where are the Eagles deep, and not so deep, after the 2021 NFL Draft: Offense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

While the Philadelphia Eagles could still add a veteran here or there to their roster before the start of the season, particularly at cornerback, it is still probably somewhere around 90-to-95 percent set. Here we'll take a look at each of their positions, and determine where they are strong, and where they still need help, starting with the offense.

May 23, 2021

Eagles

Eagles mailbag: Will DeVonta Smith take pressure off of Jalen Reagor?

by Jimmy Kempski

In our Eagles chat on Friday, there were a lot of questions that we could not get to in time or other questions we did answer but could use more color. And so, let's do a mailbag post to answer some of the overflow, as well as some commonly asked questions on Twitter and via email.

May 22, 2021

Eagles

Eagles podcast: On Ryan Kerrigan, confidence in Jalen Hurts, and meeting the coordinators

by Jimmy Kempski

In the latest episode of BGN Radio, Brandon Gowton and I discussed the Eagles' signing of Ryan Kerrigan, their other recent roster moves, our confidence in Jalen Hurts in 2021, and our first impressions of the coordinators.

May 21, 2021

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.

May 21, 2021

Eagles

Eagles player review: Marcus Epps edition

by Jimmy Kempski

During the offseason, we'll be taking a look at a handful of players who are either new to the Philadelphia Eagles, or are already with the team but we perhaps don't know a lot about them just yet. Today we'll take a look at Marcus Epps.

May 20, 2021

Eagles

The 10 worst contracts in the NFC East

by Jimmy Kempski

In 2019, when we published this exercise, there were no Philadelphia Eagles on the list. In 2020, only two Eagles made it, though Alshon Jeffery came in at No. 1. In 2021, three Eagles make the list.

May 19, 2021

Eagles

Eagles notes: Practice schedule changes, roster news, and rookie jersey number analysis

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have been busy over the last few days, signing former Washington Football Team edge rusher Ryan Kerrigan, and trading for slot corner Josiah Scott. There were a few other news items as well, which we'll round up here.

May 19, 2021

Eagles

Eagles sign OL Le'Raven Clark

by Jimmy Kempski

Le'Raven Clark was a third-round pick of the Colts in the 2016 NFL Draft. He has appeared in 47 games, starting 15. Clark has guard-tackle versatility, as he has started games for the Colts at LT, RT, and RG.

May 18, 2021

Eagles

Report: Eagles trade for Jaguars CB Josiah Scott

by Jimmy Kempski

Josiah Scott was a fourth-round pick (137th overall) of the Jags in 2020. He appeared in just 6 games (no starts) as a rookie, making 11 tackles. According to pro-football-reference.com, he was targeted 7 times, giving up 6 completions for 77 yards and a 112.5 opposing passer rating. They have him down for zero missed tackles. Obviously, those are small sample sizes.

May 18, 2021

Eagles

Preseason All-NFC East team: Defense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

At this point in the offseason, NFL rosters are pretty much set, at least in terms of players expected to make any kind of reasonable impact. And so, let's take a look at the NFC East, and determine who has the best players at each position. Here we'll cover the defensive side of the ball.