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.
April 30, 2015
Eagles
Marcus Mariota will not be an Eagle
The Eagles were not able to get Chip Kelly's Oregon protege, Marcus Mariota. After months of speculation that Chip Kelly could make an unprecedented move from the 20th overall pick up to the second overall pick, Tennessee simply handed in their draft card, and Mariota became a Titan.April 30, 2015
Eagles
Eagles only mock draft, version 5.0, the final countdown
Earlier during the pre-draft process, I argued that the Eagles aren't going anywhere until they find themselves a franchise quarterback. I do not believe that Sam Bradford will be that for the Eagles, and remain steadfast in my belief that the Eagles will try very hard to move up to draft Marcus Mariota, and I'm leaning toward them getting it done.April 30, 2015
Eagles
Chip Kelly downplays interest in trading up for Marcus Mariota
When the draft began Thursday night, a report emerged from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that the Eagles had offered an enormous package of players and draft picks to move up from the 20th overall pick to the second overall pick to select Oregon QB Marcus Mariota.April 30, 2015
Eagles
Eagles select USC WR Nelson Agholor with their first-round pick
With the 20th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected USC wide receiver Nelson Agholor, who was one of the first players the Eagles brought in for a visit to the NovaCare complex.April 29, 2015
Eagles
Report: Eagles are shopping ILB Mychal Kendricks for a second round pick
Report: Eagles are shopping ILB Mychal Kendricks for a second round pickApril 29, 2015
Eagles
Dueling reports: Browns offer two first round picks for No. 2 pick; or not
According to ESPN's Browns report Pat McManamon, via ESPN's NFL twitter account, the Cleveland Browns offered two first round picks to the Titans for the No. 2 overall pick, which would of course be used to select Marcus Mariota.April 29, 2015
Eagles
Draft prospects that check the Eagles' boxes, S edition
Draft prospects that check the Eagles' boxes, S editionApril 29, 2015
Eagles
Two-hour draft podcast: Identifying Eagles draft targets
Tuesday night Tommy Lawlor (IgglesBlitz.com) and I went round by round for a couple of hours identifying players who could be of interest to the Eagles in the 2015 NFL Draft. Enjoy!April 29, 2015
Eagles
Building the Eagles' big board: 65 players of interest, ranked by round
Building the Eagles' big board: 65 players of interest, ranked by roundJust In
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