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

October 4, 2016

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.

October 3, 2016

Eagles

NFL Monday Night Football open thread: Eli vs. Sleevie Wonder

by Jimmy Kempski

Tonight's Monday Night Football matchup between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings is of heavy interest to the Philadelphia Eagles.

October 3, 2016

Eagles

Eagles notes: Roseman got more than Birds hoped for Bradford, NFC East rivals survive

by Jimmy Kempski

Back in August, in a world where Carson Wentz was not yet the best quarterback in the history of this or any other Universe, the Eagles still employed old friend Sam Bradford, who was likely little more than a one-year bridge quarterback with a near-zero percent chance to be on the roster in 2017.

October 3, 2016

Eagles

Eagles TE Zach Ertz will play Sunday vs Lions; CB Leodis McKelvin likely to play

by Jimmy Kempski

In the Philadelphia Eagles' last two games against the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers, the Birds were without TE Zach Ertz and CB Leodis McKelvin. Both players will likely play this Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

October 2, 2016

Eagles

Eagles bye week comes at inopportune time, but schedule still favorable overall

by Jimmy Kempski

When the Philadelphia Eagles' schedule came out, there was one glaring disadvantage -- a Week 4 bye, which is the earliest possible time you can get your week off. Generally speaking, NFL teams like to get their bye week later in the season, when the grind of the season really begins to take a toll on players' bodies.

October 2, 2016

Eagles

NFL Sunday open thread: Eagles bye week edition

by Jimmy Kempski

And on the fourth week, Carson rested. But that doesn't mean that hardcore Philadelphia Eagles fans will do anything other than watch football on Sunday during the Birds' bye week, because, you know, there's football on. Here's a place to discuss a whole bunch of non-Eagles games today.

October 1, 2016

Eagles

Grocery shopping: Five college players to watch who could interest the Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft

by Jimmy Kempski

As long as you're taking in some college football action this Saturday afternoon/evening, here are some players who could make some sense for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft.

September 30, 2016

Eagles

Eagles QB Carson Wentz's trophy case is filling up quickly

by Jimmy Kempski

Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz is good. There. I said it. This hot take was brought to you by whatever ad you see below. Over the first three weeks of his NFL career, Wentz has racked up quite a number of awards.

September 30, 2016

Eagles

Carson Wentz among favorites to win MVP award; Eagles' Super Bowl odds jump

by Jimmy Kempski

With the Philadelphia Eagles sitting at 3-0 with an NFL-best +65 point differential, gambling websites have taken notice and have shortened the odds for the Birds to win the Super Bowl. According to Canadian-based Bovada.lv, the Eagles are now the 10th most likely team to win it all.

September 29, 2016

Eagles

Eagles DT Fletcher Cox named NFC Defensive Player of the Month

by Jimmy Kempski

Fletcher Cox is one of the elite defensive players in the NFL, and he was rewarded as such for his play over the first three weeks of the season, as he was named the NFC Player of the Month for September.