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.

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March 21, 2016

Eagles

Howie Roseman hints that Ezekiel Elliott is an option for the Eagles at pick No. 8

by Jimmy Kempski

"We studied this," said Roseman. "There’s this narrative that you can get running backs in the fifth, sixth, seventh round of the draft and free agency. But when you look back at the last 10 years, guys who were really in the top 10 in rushing, those guys are high picks."

March 21, 2016

Eagles

Doug Pederson lists the Eagles' needs in the 2016 NFL Draft

by Jimmy Kempski

Appearing on NFL Network this morning, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson was interviewed by NFL HQ host Cole Wright, who asked Pederson to name the Eagles' weaknesses as well as what positions he was looking to add in the draft.

March 21, 2016

Eagles

Eagles mock draft roundup: Critiquing the national mocks, 3.0

by Jimmy Kempski

BOCA RATON, Fla. – Since the last time we aggregated mock drafts from national draft analysts, the Eagles moved up from 13th overall to eighth overall, opening up a whole new host of options for the Eagles to choose from. Let's see what players they're projecting to the Eagles.

March 18, 2016

Eagles

A deeper statistical look at Chris Givens

by Jimmy Kempski

In taking a deeper statistical look at Chris Givens' career in St. Louis and Baltimore, there were two things that stood out. One was a negative, one was a positive.

March 17, 2016

Eagles

What do the Eagles have left to do in free agency?

by Jimmy Kempski

Last Wednesday, the NFL's new league year began, and the Eagles were busy right out of the gate. Over the last nine days, they have signed seven new players in addition to one of their own. They also traded three players, and they lost two in free agency.

March 17, 2016

Eagles

The difference (money-wise) between Howie Roseman the GM and Chip Kelly the GM

by Jimmy Kempski

When the Eagles signed Miles Austin last offseason, it made no sense whatsoever. He was an old, declining, injury-prone receiver, who lacked special teams experience.

March 16, 2016

Eagles

Report: Wide receiver Chris Givens to visit Eagles today

by Jimmy Kempski

Over the last two drafts, the Eagles spent first, second, and third round picks on Nelson Agholor, Jordan Matthews, and Josh Huff, respectively. Beyond the three young guys, the Eagles have almost nothing in the way of depth. It is a near certainty that the Eagles will add help in free agency at the wide receiver position.

March 15, 2016

Eagles

Report: Nolan Carroll agrees to one-year deal with Eagles

by Jimmy Kempski

In 2015, Carroll had 57 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown against the Giants. He was also widely regarded as a positive locker room influence.

March 15, 2016

Eagles

Drafting Ezekiel Elliott at eighth overall would be a bad use of resources

by Jimmy Kempski

Elliott is really, really good. This is in no way a slight against Elliott, rather, it's a about the value of drafting the position he plays at the eighth overall pick.

March 14, 2016

Eagles

Eagles only mock draft, version 4.0

by Jimmy Kempski

With the first week of free agency basically in the books, the Eagles have completed their heavy shopping. From here on out, I would expect them to sign a veteran wide receiver or two, as well as some other pieces for depth, but I would not expect anymore big splashes. And so, with the roster having a bit more clarity, we look for any excuse to put out a new mock draft! Because page view$$$.