Jimmy Kempski

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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

March 31, 2015

Eagles

Eagles officially announce perplexing Miles Austin deal

Eagles officially announce Miles Austin deal

March 30, 2015

Eagles

Report: Eagles sign former Cowboys and Browns WR Miles Austin

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Eagles are expected to sign former Eagles and Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin, pending a successful physical.

March 30, 2015

Eagles

What they're saying: Eagles are in a bad draft spot at pick number 20

The Eagles weren't good enough to make the playoffs in 2014, but they were juuuuust good enough to be picking in no man's land in the 2015 NFL Draft. According to "a few football people" that Sports Illustrated's Peter King spoke with at the owners meetings, the Eagles are in a bad spot at 20th overall:

March 30, 2015

Eagles

Eagles sign DeMeco Ryans to a one-year contract extension

Eagles sign DeMeco Ryans to a one-year contract extension

March 29, 2015

Eagles

Five Eagles who need to step up in 2015

During the 2015 free agency period, Chip Kelly filled a few holes and opened up some others. While the draft remains, one thing still seems fairly certain -- The Eagles will head into the 2015 with some holes on their roster (like every other team in the league). Here are a few players who can offset some of the Eagles' roster deficiencies if they step up in 2015:

March 29, 2015

Eagles

Updating the Eagles' seven reported pre-draft visits so far

Updating the Eagles' seven reported pre-draft visits so far

March 28, 2015

Eagles

Updating the #ChipTracker: A look at the prospects Chip Kelly visited at Michigan State, Utah and LSU

Updating the #ChipTracker: A look at the prospects Kelly visited at Utah and LSU

March 27, 2015

Eagles

The Eagles are kinda screwed at safety. Again.

The Eagles are kinda screwed at safety. Again.

March 26, 2015

Eagles

Eagles' OL cohesion at risk if they lose both starting OGs in one offseason

In 2014, the Eagles' offensive line suffered through a severe lack of continuity, as the projected starting combination of Jason Peters, Evan Mathis, Jason Kelce, Todd Herremans and Lane Johnson never played a single snap together as a full unit. Here's a chart of what offensive linemen started each game last season:

March 26, 2015

Eagles

What we believe / don't believe about Chip Kelly and his running backs

Over a 10 day span beginning in the days before free agency through until the Eagles completed the signings of DeMarco Murray and Ryan Mathews, the Eagles went through a lot of drama at the running back position. First, they traded LeSean McCoy to the Bills for ILB Kiko Alonso, opening up a huge hole at the RB position.

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