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

February 26, 2016

Eagles

If the Eagles draft Paxton Lynch, don't expect him to play anytime soon

by Jimmy Kempski

Standing at the podium in front of reporters at the NFL Combine today, Memphis' Paxton Lynch, who most regard among the top three quarterbacks in the 2016 draft class, sounded like a guy who did not want to be thrown to the wolves his rookie season.

February 26, 2016

Eagles

NFL Combine preview: Five players at every position who make sense for the Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

Today begins the on-field portion of the the Combine, or perhaps better stated, the part that's on TV. Over the last two weeks, we've been writing about five players who make sense for the Eagles at each position. You can find them all here in one looooooong, convenient post.

February 26, 2016

Eagles

So, Colin Kaepernick wants out of San Francisco: What does it mean for the Eagles?

by Jimmy Kempski

Yesterday, Rand Getlin of NFL.com reported that Colin Kaepernick requested permission from the San Francisco 49ers to seek a trade. Since the Eagles have an unsettled quarterback situation of their own, let's review how this may affect them.

February 26, 2016

Eagles

Report: Redskins to franchise tag QB Kirk Cousins

by Jimmy Kempski

Cousins beat the Eagles twice last season, once on a late game-winning drive, and then later in Week 16 in a blowout that ended the Eagles' playoff hopes. Here were his numbers against Philly last year.

February 25, 2016

Eagles

Eagles should consider double-dipping on quarterbacks in the 2016 NFL Draft

by Jimmy Kempski

As long as you're developing one rookie quarterback, possibly in the early rounds, you may as well go ahead and try to develop two simultaneously. "Young QB2" can push "Young QB1" (and vice versa) from a competition standpoint, while being able to lean on each other from a learning perspective.

February 25, 2016

Eagles

Howie Roseman hints that running back could be a position of interest in the draft

by Jimmy Kempski

Although they may be wildly overpaying for it, the Eagles have a surplus of talent and depth at running back. It is one of the rare positions on the roster where they seem to be set for the 2016 season. And yet, running back is somewhat of an underrated need for the Eagles this offseason, which Howie Roseman seems to recognize.

February 25, 2016

Eagles

NFL prospects are trying to 'enlarge' their hands

by Jimmy Kempski

Hand size is kind of a big deal at the Combine, especially at certain positions, like quarterback and wide receiver, for obvious reasons. And it is absolutely something that NFL personnel people monitor.

February 25, 2016

Eagles

Roseman: Fletcher Cox is going to get 'great player money'

by Jimmy Kempski

Back in January, Fletcher Cox said that he wanted to finish his career in Philadelphia. That feeling, from the Eagles' perspective, is mutual.

February 25, 2016

Eagles

Doug Pederson calls Chase Daniel a 'solid backup'

by Jimmy Kempski

A week ago, a report emerged that Eagles head coach Doug Pederson views Chiefs quarterback Chase Daniel as "more than a backup." At the Combine in Indy, Pederson was asked what Chase Daniel showed him in his three years with the Chiefs.

February 24, 2016

Eagles