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

January 9, 2016

Eagles

Eagles head coaching search rumors: Add Tom Coughlin to the list

by Jimmy Kempski

On Thursday this week, the Eagles interviewed Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo for their head coaching vacancy. Per Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports, the Jeffrey Lurie and the gang may also be bringing in McAdoo's former boss Tom Coughlin in for a visit:

January 8, 2016

Eagles

DeSean Jackson says Chip Kelly got what he had coming to him

by Jimmy Kempski

DeSean Jackson has been quiet about Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles recently. He did not say anything bad about his former team or coach leading up to the Eagles' and Redskins' Week 16 showdown a couple weeks ago, a game that put the final finishing touches on Kelly's tenure with the Birds.

January 8, 2016

Eagles

A list of 10 players the Eagles could consider with their first round pick

by Jimmy Kempski

Earlier in the week, we published our first Eagles-only mock draft of the offseason, which won three Pulitzers already. A number of you asked if we could point out some additional options with the Eagles' first round pick. Since I'm a man of the people, I obliged. Below is my initial "top 10 Eagles big board" of the offseason, which will undoubtedly change as we continue forward with the offseason.

January 8, 2016

Eagles

All-Pro voters get it wrong: Eagles' Fletcher Cox only earns second-team honors

by Jimmy Kempski

For the second straight year, Cox was named second team All Pro. Cox had nine votes as a DT, and two as a DE. He finished behind Aaron Donald (no issue there), who had 47 votes, and Geno Atkins, who had 23. A comparison of Atkins' numbers vs Cox's:

January 7, 2016

Eagles

Could Adam Gase help the young Eagles' receivers maximize their potential?

by Jimmy Kempski

Adam Gase had extraordinary success working with Tim Tebow, Peyton Manning, and Jay Cutler, who all had the best seasons of their careers under Gase's watch. However, Gase's success didn't stop at the quarterback position -- He also guided wide receivers to some of their best seasons in the pros.

January 7, 2016

Eagles

NFL playoff picks, wildcard round

by Jimmy Kempski

For the gambling degenerates, here are my NFL wildcard round 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.

January 7, 2016

Eagles

Eagles finish interview with Giants offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles announced that they interviewed Ben McAdoo today for their head coaching vacancy. It was widely reported that he was interviewing with the Birds, but their announcement makes it official that it has indeed happened.

January 6, 2016

Eagles

Eagles players who have the most to gain/lose by Chip Kelly's firing

by Jimmy Kempski

As with any re-organization, whether it be in sports or any other profession, a lot of employees are affected by top-level change. In the case of the Eagles' roster, some players were valued more highly by Chip Kelly and his staff than other coaches might value them. Other players were not valued nearly enough, or used in a way that would maximize their effectiveness. Here are five players who have the most gain or lose by Chip Kelly's firing.

January 5, 2016

Eagles

Offensive coordinator career statistical resumes

by Jimmy Kempski

With "Black Monday" in the books, at least a half dozen teams are looking for new head coaches, with possibly more to follow. Many of them will hire current offensive or defensive coordinators from around the league.

January 5, 2016

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Last Tuesday night, Jeffrey Lurie fired Chip Kelly. It was big news, in case you missed it. The ensuing Wednesday, our poor little weekly Eagles chat did not occur, as our coverage of Chip's firing took precedence. Selfish Eagles -- always thinking of themselves, and not our weekly chat. This week, we may have a few things to discuss.