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 24, 2015

Eagles

Week 3 NFL picks

by Jimmy Kempski

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 3 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.

September 23, 2015

Eagles

DeMarco Murray to get MRI; Sam Bradford acknowledges inaccuracy

by Jimmy Kempski

DeMarco Murray left Eagles practice early, according to the team, due to a hamstring injury. Murray was listed on the Eagles' injury report as a limited participant today. According to Adam Caplan of ESPN, Murray will undergo an MRI to assess the damage.

September 23, 2015

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.

September 22, 2015

Eagles

Film breakdown: How did ILB Jordan Hicks look?

by Jimmy Kempski

With news that Kiko Alonso will be out for some time with a partially torn ACL and Mychal Kendricks potentially on the shelf this week with a hamstring strain, rookie third round pick Jordan Hicks will need fill in at ILB for the Eagles. Against the Cowboys last Sunday, Hicks played well in relief of Alonso and Kendricks, racking up seven tackles and a sack/fumble of Tony Romo that led to an Eagles turnover. Let's take a closer look at Hicks' play last week against Dallas.

September 22, 2015

Eagles

NFC Hierarchy/Obituary after Week 2

by Jimmy Kempski

Week 2 of the NFL season is in the books, and the Eagles are taking a tumble after starting the season in the No.3 position.

September 22, 2015

Eagles

Report: Kiko Alonso has partial ACL tear; Eagles sign Najee Goode

by Jimmy Kempski

According to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News, Kiko Alonso has a partial ACL tear, which will not end his season, but will require him to miss some time.

September 22, 2015

Eagles

Eagles aren't getting much production from Chip Kelly's draft picks

by Jimmy Kempski

Since Chip Kelly became the Eagles' head coach, the Eagles have made 21 draft picks. Only 10 were active Week 2 against the Cowboys, and only five were starters. The Eagles are simply not getting enough production from their young players, while many other teams around the league are. Let's take a look at all 21 of them, and where they stand with the team.

September 22, 2015

Eagles

Exclusive: Sean Lee breaks down the Eagles' playbook

by Jimmy Kempski

Sean Lee pointed to my monitor and said, "Turn up the volume here." So I did, as Sam Bradford barked out his cadence. "Ready, down, hut hut hut hut," Bradford called out on my computer screen, when Lee exclaimed "NOW!" at the exact moment the Eagles snapped the football. All four of the Cowboys' defensive linemen seemed to know when the snap was coming too, as they charged off the line of scrimmage, beating the blocks of the Eagles' offensive linemen for a loss of five yards.

September 21, 2015

Eagles

Eagles should learn how to catch the football, a gif recap

by Jimmy Kempski

Since Chip Kelly became the head coach in Philly, the Eagles have invested heavily in pass catchers, both via the draft and signing players to lucrative contracts. In return, the Eagles are getting terrible play from their pass catchers, who have not demonstrated the ability to, you know, catch the football.

September 21, 2015

Eagles

Sam Bradford was inaccurate against the Cowboys, in gif form

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles' loss to the Cowboys yesterday was so gross that Eagles fans are almost dumbfounded, looking for answers. Was it scheme? Is Chip Kelly way in over his head in the NFL? Is there some kind of grand answer to the Eagles' problems? Personally, I just don't think the Eagles made any plays offensively, easy or hard. They simply stunk. The Eagles couldn't catch, they absolutely couldn't block, and Sam Bradford didn't throw the ball well, as we'll show below.