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

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

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

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.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Howie Roseman cashed in on soft 'old guy' market in 2017 free agency

by Jimmy Kempski

During the 2017 offseason, and later into the regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles signed a number of older players who went on to provide significant contributions in backup roles.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Boston Bozo publishes something

by Jimmy Kempski

There's a thing that now exists on the Internet that was just published by Boston Globe dolt Dan Shaughnessy that is so far beyond bad that you should immediately go thank your least favorite Philadelphia columnist for not being this unoriginal and untalented.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

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

by Jimmy Kempski

A week ago in the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Minnesota Vikings, the Birds' offense exposed the No. 1 defense in the NFL, to the tune of 31 points. In the Super Bowl they'll be a facing a defense that is nowhere near as talented as the Vikings'.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Free agency watch: Eagles like Nigel Bradham, Nigel Bradham likes Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have 21 of 22 starters signed through the 2018 season, and thus are in a great position to be Super Bowl contenders for the foreseeable future. The lone starter who is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason is linebacker Nigel Bradham, who has led the team in tackles in each of the last two seasons.

January 29, 2018

Eagles

A look back at the Eagles' and Patriots' Super Bowl odds as the 2017 season progressed

by Jimmy Kempski

When the 2017 NFL season began, the Philadelphia Eagles were long shots to win Super Bowl LII. The New England Patriots? Not so much.

January 29, 2018

Eagles

Former Eagles LB coach Steve Spagnuolo hints strongly that the Patriots cheated in the Super Bowl

by Jimmy Kempski

The New England Patriots' front office, coaching staff, current and former players, and their fans can tell themselves whatever they'd like, but the reality is that they have been caught cheating multiple times by the NFL.

January 29, 2018

Eagles

10 surprise players who helped the Eagles get to the Super Bowl

by Jimmy Kempski

Without their supporting cast stepping up and having big seasons, the Eagles might not be in the Super Bowl. They got major contributions from players with lower expectations heading into the season. Here are 10 players who helped the Eagles get to where they are today, in no particular order.