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

February 1, 2018

Eagles

Is supremely respected Jason Peters a future scout or coach?

by Jimmy Kempski

Philadelphia Eagles legend Brian Dawkins' official title is listed on the team's website as "Executive / Football Operations." Unofficially, he was also helping coach the defensive backs and linebackers, teaching that techniques and making himself available to any player who needed any kind of guidance, football-related, or other. A player with a similar level of juice as Dawkins within the Eagles' locker room is Jason Peters.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

Eagles' costly backup quarterback shuffle ultimately panned out

by Jimmy Kempski

On the first day of free agency back in 2016, Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman found a trio of starters, and made a pair of trades that would better position the Birds to move up to draft coveted quarterback Carson Wentz in that year's draft.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

Are the Eagles building the best scouting department in the NFL?

by Jimmy Kempski

Over the last two years, the Philadelphia Eagles have built one of the best rosters in the NFL, through solid drafts and hits in free agency. The architect of it all has been Howie Roseman, however, he has been backed by a scouting department that is highly respected in league circles.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

There's a new starting quarterback in the NFC East

by Jimmy Kempski

In a rather surprising move Tuesday night, the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins for a third round pick and cornerback Kendall Fuller. The Kirk Cousins era is over in D.C.

January 31, 2018

Eagles

Eagles vs. Patriots: Five matchups to watch, when the Patriots have the ball

by Jimmy Kempski

As we noted on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles will have a number of favorable matchups against the New England Patriots when the Eagles have the ball. They will face a far bigger challenge when Tom Brady and the Pats' offense take the field. Here are five matchups to watch when the Patriots have the ball.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Eagles vs. Patriots: Five matchups to watch, when the Eagles have the ball

by Jimmy Kempski

A week ago in the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Minnesota Vikings, the Birds' offense exposed the No. 1 defense in the NFL, to the tune of 31 points. In the Super Bowl they'll be a facing a defense that is nowhere near as talented as the Vikings'.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Howie Roseman cashed in on soft 'old guy' market in 2017 free agency

by Jimmy Kempski

During the 2017 offseason, and later into the regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles signed a number of older players who went on to provide significant contributions in backup roles.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Free agency watch: Eagles like Nigel Bradham, Nigel Bradham likes Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have 21 of 22 starters signed through the 2018 season, and thus are in a great position to be Super Bowl contenders for the foreseeable future. The lone starter who is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason is linebacker Nigel Bradham, who has led the team in tackles in each of the last two seasons.

January 30, 2018

Eagles

Boston Bozo publishes something

by Jimmy Kempski

There's a thing that now exists on the Internet that was just published by Boston Globe dolt Dan Shaughnessy that is so far beyond bad that you should immediately go thank your least favorite Philadelphia columnist for not being this unoriginal and untalented.

January 29, 2018

Eagles

10 surprise players who helped the Eagles get to the Super Bowl

by Jimmy Kempski

Without their supporting cast stepping up and having big seasons, the Eagles might not be in the Super Bowl. They got major contributions from players with lower expectations heading into the season. Here are 10 players who helped the Eagles get to where they are today, in no particular order.