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

November 1, 2017

Eagles

Eagles second quarter report cards: Defense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

On Tuesday, we handed out individual grades to the Eagles' offense for the second quarter. Today, we'll grade the defense.

November 1, 2017

Eagles

Report: Broncos bench quarterback Trevor Siemian, will start Brock Osweiler vs. Eagles on Sunday

by Jimmy Kempski

Back in March of this year, the Houston Texans made a historic trade when they dealt Brock Osweiler – along with second- and sixth-round picks – to Cleveland Browns, for a fourth-round pick. The Texans were so motivated to get Osweiler's salary off their books that they sent him along with significant assets just to get him off their books. That is who will be starting against the Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday, according to Mike Klis of 9News in Denver.

October 31, 2017

Eagles

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is suspended again, for now

by Jimmy Kempski

Depending on what week it has been this season, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's suspension has either been on or off. Late Monday night, there was an update to that status.

October 31, 2017

Eagles

Eagles trade for Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have pushed their chips onto the table. According to the team, the Eagles have traded for Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi, and all it took was a fourth round pick in 2018.

October 31, 2017

Eagles

NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Bucs are dead; Eagles still top dog

by Jimmy Kempski

n the past, our "NFC Hierarchy/Obituary" series was a weekly feature, and I'd typically write in excess of 2000 words on the teams around the rest of the NFC. I just don't have the time for that anymore with all my other beat reporter duties, so beginning last year, we published these a little more sporadically.

October 31, 2017

Eagles

Eagles second quarter report cards: Offense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

In the first quarter of the 2017 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles went 3-1, and as you might imagine, they mostly earned good grades. After a perfect 4-0 second quarter of the season, the Eagles remain atop the NFC East at 7-1, with a 3-0 record in the division, and at least a 2.5-game lead on all their division rivals. Let's hand out individual grades for the second quarter.

October 31, 2017

Eagles

Eagles power ranking roundup after Week 8

by Jimmy Kempski

Are power rankings completely dumb and meaningless? Yes. Yes, they are. However, personally speaking, whenever I see them, I click. And now that I've sucked you in with promises of many power rankings, you'll read it and like it. Here's where people around the country have the Birds ranked.

October 30, 2017

Eagles

Will the Eagles be 'very aggressive' at the trade deadline?

by Jimmy Kempski

The NFL's trade deadline is Tuesday (Halloween) at 4:00 p.m., and according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the Philadelphia Eagles are expected to be "very aggressive" over the next two days in trying to improve the team.

October 30, 2017

Eagles

Mortensen: Eagles and Jaguars linked to Calvin Johnson

by Jimmy Kempski

On Sunday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that "two teams have spoken to the Detroit Lions about potentially trading for Calvin Johnson's rights before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline." It has now been revealed that the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars are the interested parties.

October 30, 2017

Eagles

Eagles LB Mychal Kendricks is good again, with gifs and stuff

by Jimmy Kempski

One of the most pleasant surprises of the Philadelphia Eagles' 2017 season has been the play of linebacker Mychal Kendricks, a player the Birds almost traded this offseason.