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.

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August 24, 2017

Eagles

Former Redskins GM: Carson Wentz is the best young quarterback in the NFL

by Jimmy Kempski

Former Washington Redskins general manager Scott McCloughan went on Adam Schefter's podcast and discussed quarterbacks at length. When asked who he thought the best young quarterback in the game is, he said Carson Wentz.

August 24, 2017

Eagles

Eagles vs. Dolphins: Five things to watch

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles will play in their "dress rehearsal" game Thursday night against the Miami Dolphins, and it is expected, though not a certainty, that the first team offense and defense will get at least the entire first half. Here are five things we'll be watching.

August 24, 2017

Eagles

Eagles-Dolphins: Live updates/analysis and open thread

by Jimmy Kempski

Eagles football returns once again to Philadelphia tonight, as the Birds will host the Miami Dolphins in their the "dress rehearsal" game. It is expected that Carson Wentz will the first half or so. Nick Foles will not play at all, so there will likely be another healthy does of Matt McGloin in the second half.

August 24, 2017

Eagles

Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Dolphins preseason game

by Jimmy Kempski

In the third preseason game of the 2017 season, the Philadelphia Eagles won a shootout (!) by a final score of 38-31. As always, win or lose, we hand out 10 awards.

August 23, 2017

Eagles

Eagles 53-man roster projection after four weeks of training camp

by Jimmy Kempski

The first 28 days of Philadelphia Eagles training camp (including 21 practices and two games) are in the books. Here's who we project to make the final 53-man roster, which we've been updating every week (inactive Week 1 players in red).

August 23, 2017

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.

August 22, 2017

Eagles

Eagles-Dolphins 2017 training camp practice notes, Day 21

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins wrapped up their second of two joint practice on Tuesday before each teams' third preseason game on Thursday. More importantly, from the media perspective, today's practice was the last one open to the media until next year. This will be our 21st and final practice observation post. 🍾

August 22, 2017

Eagles

Doug Pederson throws cold water on LeGarrette Blount release speculation

by Jimmy Kempski

Speculation in recent days has emerged that Philadelphia Eagles starting running back LeGarrette Blount may not make the final 53-man roster when the NFL teams cuts down after their final preseason games.

August 22, 2017

Eagles

Former teammate and coach say nice things about Alshon Jeffery

by Jimmy Kempski

Alshon Jeffery spoke with Jay Cutler, his former quarterback in Chicago, as well as Dolphins head coach Adam Gase, Jeffery's former offensive coordinator there. Naturally, in a Philadelphia media setting, after being labeled as falling "behind" by Eagles wide receiver coach Mike Groh, Cutler was peppered with questions about his former teammate during his interview session.

August 21, 2017

Eagles

Projecting roles in 2017 for each of the Eagles rookie draft picks

by Jimmy Kempski

In the 2017 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles had eight draft picks. Over the last month, we've watched them in practice, and in a couple games. By this time in training camp and the preseason, you have a pretty good idea of whether or not a player is going to contribute in his rookie season. Let's take a look at the Eagles 2017 draft picks and how we'd project their roles this season.