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 11, 2017

Eagles

Eagles sign seven draft picks

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Thursday that they have signed seven of their eight draft picks, with the lone omission being first-round pick Derek Barnett.

May 10, 2017

Eagles

Let's correct a financial re-telling of Sam Bradford's time in Philadelphia

by Jimmy Kempski

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sam Bradford has made a boatload of money over his career in the NFL, despite being a mediocre starter. Is he a guy playing a position that teams are desperate to fill, and has capitalized on teams' faulty evaluations of him as a player? Or are he and his agent some kind of financial masterminds?

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 10, 2017

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Beginning at noon today, Jimmy Kempski will take your questions in another Eagles draft chat. Be sure to join him here.

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 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 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: