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.

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October 6, 2016

Eagles

Potential starting RT Halapoulivaati Vaitai has improved 'a lot' since training camp

by Jimmy Kempski

Offensive coordinator Frank Reich, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland amd assistant offensive line coach Eugene Chung have liked what they have seen of Vaitai in practice since the season has begun.

October 6, 2016

Eagles

Thursday Night Football open thread: Chip edition

by Jimmy Kempski

Tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals is of modest interest to Philadelphia Eagles fans, as it will of course feature old friend Chip Kelly. Vegas oddsmakers have set the over/under of the number of Niners running back swing passes at 7.5.

October 5, 2016

Eagles

Eagles rookie OT Halapoulivaati Vaitai will get a shot to start at RT

by Jimmy Kempski

If and when Lane Johnson is suspended 10 games for his second offense for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing drugs, the Eagles' original plan was for LG Allen Barbre to move over to RT, with free agent acquisition Stefen Wisniewski filling in at LG. A new possible solution could be to just plug in rookie Halapoulivaati Vaitai directly at RT.

October 5, 2016

Eagles

Eagles power ranking roundup: Steelers are better than the Birds again, apparently

by Jimmy Kempski

As we know, power rankings are kind of pointless, but we click them anyway. Here's a roundup of where the Eagles "rank" a week after their impressive obliteration of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

October 4, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

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

October 4, 2016

Eagles

Eagles vs. Lions: Five matchups to watch

by Jimmy Kempski

Over the years, while the Detroit Lions aren't a division rival, they have had a number of memorable games against the Philadelphia Eagles. For example, the last time these two teams matched up, the Lions obliterated the Eagles in front of a national audience on Thanksgiving. The meeting before that was the iconic Snow Bowl. Here are five matchups to watch this upcoming Sunday.

October 4, 2016

Eagles

NFC Hierarchy/Obituary after Week 4

by Jimmy Kempski

As we noted last week, our Hierarchy/Obituary series will be a little more sporadic this season due to time constraints, but since we're coming off a bye week, we have a little more time than usual this week to bang one out, for the second straight week. There are still no obituaries. Let's get right to it.

October 3, 2016

Eagles

Eagles notes: Roseman got more than Birds hoped for Bradford, NFC East rivals survive

by Jimmy Kempski

Back in August, in a world where Carson Wentz was not yet the best quarterback in the history of this or any other Universe, the Eagles still employed old friend Sam Bradford, who was likely little more than a one-year bridge quarterback with a near-zero percent chance to be on the roster in 2017.

October 3, 2016

Eagles

NFL Monday Night Football open thread: Eli vs. Sleevie Wonder

by Jimmy Kempski

Tonight's Monday Night Football matchup between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings is of heavy interest to the Philadelphia Eagles.

October 3, 2016

Eagles

Eagles TE Zach Ertz will play Sunday vs Lions; CB Leodis McKelvin likely to play

by Jimmy Kempski

In the Philadelphia Eagles' last two games against the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, the Birds were without TE Zach Ertz and CB Leodis McKelvin. Both players will likely play this Sunday against the Detroit Lions.