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 31, 2016

Eagles

The Eagles' quarterbacks all love each other: Maybe the Birds deserve some credit

by Jimmy Kempski

When Sam Bradford essentially went on strike after the Eagles traded up to the No. 2 overall pick, the Eagles' optimal plan for the 2016 season felt unrealistic. Credit the Eagles for handling that situation with the calm demeanor that they did.

May 30, 2016

Eagles

Eagles 53-man roster projection

by Jimmy Kempski

Is it way too early for a 53-man roster projection? Yes. Yes it is. However, in an effort to enjoy my Memorial Day weekend, I needed a topic I could post about whenever (that's called evergreen journalism, for those of you in school), so I wrote this last Thursday. And you know what? You'll read it and like it!

May 29, 2016

Eagles

A focus of Eagles defense will be stopping tight ends

by Jimmy Kempski

While the Eagles have made the switch from a 3-4 defense under Kelly and Billy Davis to a 4-3 under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, it appears the Eagles will still put a high priority on safeties who can cover. The difference, however, is that Kelly and Davis used to talk about safeties who could cover slot receivers. Schwartz seems to be more geared toward safeties who can stop tight ends.

May 28, 2016

Eagles

Preseason All-NFC East team: Defense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

Yesterday, we published our All-NFC East team on offense, which was, quite frankly, very unimpressive . Today we'll take a look at the defensive side of the ball.

May 27, 2016

Eagles

Preseason All-NFC East team: Offense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

I learned something today. The offenses in the NFC East aren't really all that scary. That's the conclusion I've come to after putting together my preseason All-NFC East team. The Eagles in particular don't exactly have much in the way of ammo. Let's just get right to it.

May 26, 2016

Eagles

Eagles spent the most guaranteed money in the NFL on undrafted free agents

by Jimmy Kempski

According to Field Yates of ESPN, the Eagles spent more in guaranteed money on undrafted free agents than any team in the NFL, and by a wide margin.

May 25, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have now had two full media-attended OTA practices, so clearly, we already know exactly what the their final record will be and which players will make the Pro Bowl. Got questions or comments? Beginning at noon today, Jimmy will take your questions in his weekly Eagles chat. Be sure to join him here.

May 25, 2016

Eagles

Eagles announce training camp dates, including open practices to fans

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have announced the dates for the start of training camp, which includes two practices open to the public at Lincoln Financial Field.

May 25, 2016

Eagles

Leodis McKelvin likely a favorite to start at cornerback for Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

While it is certainly too early to crown a starter at corner just yet, Leodis McKelvin was a higher priority signing in free agency, he's making more money than Nolan Carroll, he had a great (although incomplete) season under Jim Schwartz, and Schwartz has already identified that he's comfortable McKelvin. By that logic, I'd say McKelvin is a pretty good be in the driver's seat for a starting job.

May 24, 2016

Eagles

Eagles player says the offense wore down late in 2015

by Jimmy Kempski

One of the biggest criticisms of Chip Kelly's fast-paced offense over the last three years was that it forced the Eagles' defense to face more than two full games' worth of snaps over the course of a season than the typical NFL team. It turns out it wasn't just the defense that wore down because of Kelly's style of play. Kelly's fast-paced offense also wore down the offensive line, according to starting right tackle Lane Johnson.