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 10, 2017

Eagles

Report: Eagles DE Brandon Graham to hold out

by Jimmy Kempski

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham intends on holding out from voluntary organized team activities later this month, and potentially mandatory minicamp in June, according to Jeff McLane of the Inquirer.

May 9, 2017

Eagles

A look at the strong positions in the 2018 NFL Draft, and how they match up with the Eagles' needs

by Jimmy Kempski

After the conclusion of the 2017 NFL Draft, a number of you have asked what positions are strong in the 2018 NFL Draft. I had little idea, other than that the running back class looks good, and I knew a lot of people are high on some of the quarterbacks. And so, I asked CBS draft analyst Dane Brugler for his opinion on which positions are strong in the 2018 NFL Draft.

May 9, 2017

Eagles

Kelce trade watch: Saints center Max Unger will reportedly be back for preseason

by Jimmy Kempski

You can probably put any Kelce trade to Saints on the shelf for now, even if this is some sort of leverage leak by the Saints.

May 9, 2017

Eagles

Analyzing the Eagles' unofficial 2017 undrafted free agent class

by Jimmy Kempski

This time a year ago, the Eagles signed 15 undrafted free agents. Four ended up seeing game action during the 2016 season. They were Byron Marshall, Destiny Vaeao, Dillon Gordon, and C.J. Smith. None have made a big impact yet, but the Eagles have had success with their undrafted player hauls in the past. Here are the players that have reportedly signed this year during the undrafted free agent phase of the draft.

May 9, 2017

Eagles

Five Eagles players who need to play to potential in 2017

by Jimmy Kempski

For the Eagles to make the next leap in becoming a playoff team, it would help considerably if some of their players can live up to their potential in 2017. Here are five players who need to step up their game for the Eagles to have a chance.

May 8, 2017

Eagles

Saints lose center Max Unger for a substantial period of time: Let the Jason Kelce rumors begin

by Jimmy Kempski

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the New Orleans Saints have lost center Max Unger for a substantial period of time, with the likelihood that he will not be able to play to start the season. Let the Jason Kelce to New Orleans rumors commence.

May 8, 2017

Eagles

A look at the Eagles' (and some other teams') over/unders in wins in 2017

by Jimmy Kempski

The day after the 2017 NFL Draft wrapped up, the first over/under win total odds in Las Vegas were released by South Point sportsbook, according to Covers.com. The opening over/unders were as follows:

May 8, 2017

Eagles

Veteran running backs that make sense for the Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

At the running back position, the Philadelphia Eagles are long on smallness, and light on bigness.

May 7, 2017

Eagles

Derek Barnett was indeed a good pick for the Eagles at 14th overall

by Jimmy Kempski

When the Philadelphia Eagles selected Derek Barnett with the 14th overall pick in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, my expectation was that it would largely be met favorably by the fans. To my surprise, there was a lot of disappointment in the pick. The reasoning was all over the map, ranging from legitimate concerns to misunderstanding of the player to incoherent nonsense. Let's address the most common objections.

May 6, 2017

Eagles

So now what for Mychal Kendricks?

by Jimmy Kempski

Way back in February, PhillyVoice reported that the Philadelphia Eagles were likely to trade Mychal Kendricks this offseason, and they've certainly tried. Nearly three months later, Kendricks remains with the team.