Jimmy Kempski

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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

December 9, 2016

Eagles

Eagles third quarter report cards: Defense edition

The Philadelphia Eagles are three-quarters of the way through their first season under Doug Pederson and are now a disappointing 5-7 after a 3-0 start. Let's grade the Eagles' third-quarter performances individually, continuing on with the defense.

December 8, 2016

Eagles

Eagles third quarter report cards: Offense edition

The Philadelphia Eagles are three quarters of the way through their first season under Doug Pederson, and are now a disappointing 5-7 after a 3-0 start. Let's grade the Eagles' third-quarter performances individually, starting with the offense.

December 8, 2016

Eagles

Week 14 NFL picks

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 14 NFL picks. To note, the helmets indicate who I think will win the game, not cover the spread. At the end of the picks, I'll note a few teams that I like based on the spread.

December 7, 2016

Eagles

All-22 view of the Zach Ertz olé block looks even worse

Barry Sanders was 5'8, 200 pounds, and conservatively one of the best five players in the league during his prime. If you're a 6'5, 250 pound tight end, you certainly don't want your coach comparing you to a 5'8 running back who was, in the coach's words, "famous for avoiding hits."

December 7, 2016

Eagles

Jordan Matthews, Ryan Mathews likely to play on Sunday

According to Doug Pederson, wide receiver Jordan Matthews and running back Ryan Mathews will both practice today, and are expected to play this Sunday against the Washington Redskins.

December 6, 2016

Eagles

Jim Schwartz confirms Eagles corners are playing badly

It would appear that the excuse-making for the Eagles' recent defensive woes is limited to the defensive line, and not the Birds' cornerbacks. According to Jim Schwartz, the Eagles' corners "aren't playing very well right now."

December 6, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

Beginning at 12:30 p.m. today, Jimmy Kempski will take your questions in his weekly Eagles chat. Be sure to join him here.

December 6, 2016

Eagles

NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 14

After a two-week absence, the "Hierarchy/Obituary" is back, and we have a bunch of teams to kill off, beginning with your 5-7 Philadelphia Eagles.

December 5, 2016

Eagles

Eagles need Zach Ertz to start playing like a tight end, Part II

On the season, Ertz now has 47 catches, and does not yet have a single broken tackle. That seems nearly impossible considering Ertz is a 6'5, 250-pound tight end.

December 5, 2016

Eagles

Eagles pass rush excuses are weak

Over their last three games, the Philadelphia Eagles defense has one sack, for a grand total of zero yards lost. Over the last two games they don't have any sacks, and on Sunday against the Bengals, they only managed to hit quarterback Andy Dalton once.

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