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

June 25, 2015

Eagles

Eagles reportedly sign offensive guard John Moffitt

by Jimmy Kempski

According to Ross Jones of FOX Sports, the Eagles have signed former Seahawks and Broncos OG John Moffitt.

June 25, 2015

Eagles

Marcus Mariota remains the only unsigned No. 1-pick; OMG can Chip still get him?!?

by Jimmy Kempski

255 of 256 players selected in the 2015 NFL Draft have signed their rookie contract. The lone rookie not to have signed? A certain Hawaiian fellow who played for Chip Kelly at Oregon. You may have heard of him.

June 24, 2015

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

We are officially in the ultra-mega dead season of the NFL calendar. Eagles OTAs and minicamp have wrapped up for the offseason, and training camp won't begin until August. Not to worry. We've got you covered on whatever questions you may have about the Birds.

June 23, 2015

Eagles

NFL rookie snap counts: Eagles rookies used sparingly in 2014

by Jimmy Kempski

In 2014, Eagles draft picks played just 1295 combined snaps, which was the seventh lowest total in the NFL. The league average for drafted players (playing with the team that drafted them) was 2162 combined snaps per team. Here's a graph of each NFL team, and how many snaps they got out of their drafted players.

June 23, 2015

Eagles

A random Eagles note for each position, defense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

With the Eagles' roster having gone through such a major overhaul this offseason, we gave some thoughts about each positional group on the offensive side of the ball yesterday. Today we'll do the same for the defense.

June 22, 2015

Eagles

A random Eagles note for each position, offense edition

by Jimmy Kempski

Because the Eagles' roster went through such a major overhaul this offseason, let's give some thoughts about each positional group, which we'll do today, starting with the offense.

June 20, 2015

Eagles

Eagles 53-man roster projection after OTAs/minicamp

by Jimmy Kempski

Admittedly, this is way too early to be doing a 53-man roster projection, but since we have six looooooong boring weeks ahead of us with little to no Eagles news, let's take an early look at what the roster may look like.

June 19, 2015

Eagles

Recap: Eagles chat with Jimmy Kempski

by Jimmy Kempski

Eagles OTAs and minicamp may have wrapped up, but Eagles discussion certainly has not, as PhillyVoice will continue to carry you through the Birds' slow season.

June 19, 2015

Eagles

Five Eagles who impressed during OTAs and minicamp

by Jimmy Kempski

Eagles OTAs and minicamp are officially in the books, and we won't see the Birds on the football field again until August. And so, let's take a look back at what Eagles have impressed so far. To note, all practices were in shorts, and therefore were non-contact, so it's basically impossible to fairly evaluate anything other the skill players. The five who impressed me:

June 18, 2015

Eagles

Eagles minicamp practice notes, June 18, 2015: Walter Thurmond adjusting nicely to safety

by Jimmy Kempski

Today was the final day the Eagles will be on a football field together until August 2, when training camp will begin. Until then, the next six weeks for the players will be all about not getting arrested, which shouldn't be a huge problem for Chip's band of boy scouts.