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

September 30, 2015

Eagles

Report: Kiko Alonso likely to return 'after a month of rehab'

by Jimmy Kempski

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, after meeting with Dr. James Andrews, it has been determined that Kiko Alonso's injury is not as bad as some originally feared, and he will return this season, likely "after a month of rehab."

September 30, 2015

Eagles

Eagles film breakdown: Eric Rowe explains 'look and lean'

by Jimmy Kempski

A common phrase you would hear yelled out during WR-CB one-on-one drills during Eagles training camp was, "Look and lean! LOOK AND LEAN!" That's a common technique used by defensive backs when defending vertical throws down the field. Rookie cornerback Eric Rowe explained the technique, how defensive backs coach Cory Undlin teaches it.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Jordan Hicks and the 'Defensive Rookie of the Year' Award

by Jimmy Kempski

As we noted yesterday, in roughly six quarters this season, Jordan Hicks has 17 tackles, an INT, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a pass breakup, and he knocked out Tony Romo for half the season. That stat line prompted the same question from a number of you -- If the season ended today, would Jordan Hicks be the Defensive Rookie of the Year?

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Bill Davis thinks it's 'real tough to run' on the Eagles right now

by Jimmy Kempski

First and foremost, the Eagles' defense wants to stop the run. That has been defensive coordinator Bill Davis' mantra since the day he got to Philly, and that will likely continue until the day he is no longer coaching the Eagles' defense.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

NFC Hierarchy/Obituary after Week 3

by Jimmy Kempski

Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books, and the Eagles stop their free-fall, for now. This week we have our first obituary of the season. Here's this week's hierarchy/obituary.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Eagles place starting RG Andrew Gardner on season-ending IR

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles didn't just place kicker Report: Cody Parkey going on IR, done for season; Eagles sign K Caleb SturgisCody Parkey on season-ending injured reserve this week. They also lost Andrew Gardner for the season with a foot injury.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Julian Vandervelde relives his 17, er 19, er 20 roster transactions, with facial expressions

by Jimmy Kempski

By my count, Eagles offensive lineman Julian Vandervelde has been through 17 roster transactions, including being released seven times. Today, he took us through how he felt at the time of each of those 17 roster transactions.

September 29, 2015

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Hey look! A win! The Eagles are now three games deep into the NFL season, and while they are still having trouble doing things like throwing and catching, they are right back in the mix in the NFC East after their first win of the year against the Jets. Beginning at 11 a.m. today, Jimmy will take your questions in his weekly Eagles chat. Be sure to join him here.

September 28, 2015

Eagles

Day-after review: Sam Bradford was really bad against the Jets

by Jimmy Kempski

Apologies in advance to Eagles fans who would prefer to take a day to just enjoy the Eagles first win of the 2015 season yesterday, but Sam Bradford stunk against the Jets on Sunday.

September 28, 2015

Eagles

Eagles ILB Jordan Hicks looks more like a savvy veteran than a rookie

by Jimmy Kempski

In roughly six quarters this season, Jordan Hicks has 17 tackles, an INT, a sack, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a pass breakup, and he knocked out Tony Romo for half the season.