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

February 2, 2018

Eagles

Will idiots snub Brian Dawkins and Terrell Owens for the Hall of Fame again in 2018?

by Jimmy Kempski

On Saturday, the NFL will announce the next five players entering the Hall of Fame. This time last year, former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins and former Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens were passed over for a kicker, laughably.

February 2, 2018

Eagles

Recap: Eagles Super Bowl 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.

February 1, 2018

Eagles

Jimmy Kempski's Super Bowl LII pick

by Jimmy Kempski

.Yes, Tom Brady is still the quarterback of the New England Patriots. Yes, Bill Belichick is still the head coach. Yes, Rob Gronkowski is still a behemoth to have to deal with (assuming he makes it through the concussion protocol in time for Sunday). And yes, the Pats, like the Eagles, are 15-3. Still, this is a flawed team, and not as good as many of the Patriots teams of the Tom Brady era.

February 1, 2018

Eagles

Super Bowl pressure doesn't seem too big for inexperienced Eagles roster

by Jimmy Kempski

One of the perceived advantages that the New England Patriots have in the Super Bowl is that they are a far more experienced playoff team than the Philadelphia Eagles. It's certainly a fair point. Before this season, the Birds hadn't been to the playoffs since the 2013 season, and they hadn't won a playoff game since the 2008 season, while the Pats are, you know, the Pats.

February 1, 2018

Eagles

Is supremely respected Jason Peters a future scout or coach?

by Jimmy Kempski

Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins' official title is listed on the team's website as "Executive / Football Operations." Unofficially, he was also helping coach the defensive backs and linebackers, teaching that techniques and making himself available to any player who needed any kind of guidance, football-related, or other. A player with a similar level of juice as Dawkins within the Eagles' locker room is Jason Peters.

February 1, 2018

Eagles

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski clears concussion protocol, will play in Super Bowl

by Jimmy Kempski

There was little question that New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski was going to play in the Super Bowl after suffering a concussion in the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On Thursday, Gronkowski passed through the NFL's concussion protocol, and will be a go on Sunday in the Super Bowl.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' costly backup quarterback shuffle ultimately panned out

by Jimmy Kempski

On the first day of free agency back in 2016, Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman found a trio of starters, and made a pair of trades that would better position the Birds to move up to draft coveted quarterback Carson Wentz in that year's draft.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

Eagles vs. Patriots: Five matchups to watch, when the Patriots have the ball

by Jimmy Kempski

As we noted on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles will have a number of favorable matchups against the New England Patriots when the Eagles have the ball. They will face a far bigger challenge when Tom Brady and the Pats' offense take the field. Here are five matchups to watch when the Patriots have the ball.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

There's a new starting quarterback in the NFC East

by Jimmy Kempski

In a rather surprising move Tuesday night, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins for a third round pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. The Kirk Cousins era is over in D.C.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

Are the Eagles building the best scouting department in the NFL?

by Jimmy Kempski

Over the last two years, the Philadelphia Eagles have built one of the best rosters in the NFL, through solid drafts and hits in free agency. The architect of it all has been Howie Roseman, however, he has been backed by a scouting department that is highly respected in league circles.