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

August 6, 2015

Eagles

Kiko Alonso misses practice with concussion; DeSean Jackson reportedly separates shoulder

by Jimmy Kempski

Eagles projected starting linebacker Kiko Alonso missed Eagles practice today with a concussion. He was one of three players who did not go today, as DeMarco Murray (sickness) and S Jerome Couplin were also out.

August 5, 2015

Eagles

Recap: Eagles training camp chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Eagles football is back! Training camp is underway, with the first three practices in the books. Today the team has off, so this feels like the right time to to discuss what has happened so far.

August 5, 2015

Eagles

Eagles 53-man roster projection, version 1.0

by Jimmy Kempski

There are a mere three days of training camp in the books, so is this too early to be doing a 53-man roster projection? Yes. Yes it is. But I don't care. Let's take an early look at what the roster may look like.

August 4, 2015

Eagles

Jordan Matthews' best attribute: Stamina

by Jimmy Kempski

When we think of wide receiver attributes, we think of things like speed, acceleration, route running, and hands, all of which are obviously very important. Swagger is obviously extremely important too, in Madden. However, one attribute that is often forgotten, especially since it is difficult to quantify, is stamina.

August 4, 2015

Eagles

Travis Long done for season with torn ACL: What does it mean for Eagles' depth?

by Jimmy Kempski

The Eagles announced last night that Travis Long tore his ACL during practice on Monday. That would be Long's third ACL tear in four years, and his second in the last calendar year. He is done for the season.

August 4, 2015

Eagles

Eagles practice notes, August 4, 2015: Zach Ertz impresses

by Jimmy Kempski

Today was the first of two Eagles practices at Lincoln Financial Field, which was attended for free by Eagles fans. (The second one will be August 9th). Here are my notes on the day:

August 3, 2015

Eagles

It's beginning to look like Tim Tebow will make the Eagles' 53-man roster

by Jimmy Kempski

Over the last few weeks, chatter among some people who are plugged in with the team believe that the Eagles didn't just sign Tim Tebow because he's a nice guy, or a "camp arm." Their sentiment is that the Eagles not only intend to keep him, but they intend to use him.

August 3, 2015

Eagles

Eagles practice notes, August 3, 2015: Jordan Matthews dominates

by Jimmy Kempski

Day two of Eagles training camp is in the books. After a mellow first day at the NovaCare Complex, action picked up a bit today, and the offense looked a lot more crisp than it did on Sunday.

August 3, 2015

Eagles

What NFL players do each of the Eagles' rookie draft picks try to emulate?

by Jimmy Kempski

A few weeks ago we finished up our six-part series on what NFL players each of the Eagles' rookie draft picks reminded us of. Today, we asked each of the Eagles' rookies if there were any players they tried to pattern their games after when they were high school and college players.

August 2, 2015

Eagles

Chip Kelly says Mychal Kendricks isn't going anywhere

by Jimmy Kempski

After the trade of Brandon Boykin, a common reaction by fans on social media outlets was something to the effect of, "Mychal Kendricks is next." Nope. According to Chip Kelly, Kendricks isn't going anywhere.