Jimmy Kempski

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Eagles Writer at Philly Voice

Co-Host at Bleeding Green Nation: for Philadelphia Eagles fans

Eagles writer for @thephillyvoice. Tweets are mine, not PhillyVoice's. Journalizin' since 2013.

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The Eagles have a simple-but-smart approach on Day 3 of the draft

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles' scouting department want to find starters on Day 3 of the draft. I mean, duurrr, of course they do. But it's the prioritization of specifically seeking out prospects with upside and the potential to be difference makers that sets them apart from other teams around the league who do not employ that approach.
A look at the Eagles' rookie salary cap numbers, and the money needed to sign them

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

One of the better changes that came out of the NFL's 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement was the pre-determined salary cap numbers of all rookie draft picks, which was designed to nearly eliminate rookie holdouts. It has succeeded. Before the 2025 NFL Draft even began, salary cap numbers were already in place for every draft slot, from pick No. 1, which became Cam Ward, to pick No. 257, Kobee Minor.
Eagles rookie camp notes

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles conducted a rookie camp on Friday. Media were allowed to watch the first 20 or so minutes of it before they kicked us out, but I have some notes from the day nevertheless. • Let's start with drafted rookie numbers:LB Jihaad Cambell (30): Terrible number just generally speaking, but also for a linebacker, in my opinion. It work for Campbell, maybe, because he did wear 30 for a bit at Bama, but he might be moving into another number whenever an opportunity to do so opens up.
NFC East 2025 draft grades: Cowboys edition

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

After three consecutive 12-5 seasons with quick playoff exits, the Cowboys fell off a cliff in 2024, going 7-10 with a -118 point differential. For the second consecutive offseason they lost a bunch of significant veteran contributors, like Zack Martin, DeMarcus Lawrence, Rico Dowdle, Jourdan Lewis, and Chauncey Golston. Heading into the draft, the Cowboys arguably had more holes than positions of strength. Let's look at each of their picks and grade them on what they did.
NFC East 2025 draft grades: Giants edition

1 week ago | phillyvoice.com | Lance Zierlein |Jimmy Kempski

The New York Giants have the worst record in the NFL since 2017, and therefore have become accustomed to selecting early in the draft. For the sixth time in eight drafts, the Giants' original first-pick was a top-six pick. • 2025: 3• 2024: 6• 2023: 25• 2022: 5• 2021: 11• 2020: 4• 2019: 6• 2018: 2So, you know, nothing new this year. Let's look at what the Giants did on draft weekend and grade their picks.
Analysis: Eagles reportedly exercising fifth-year option for iDL Jordan Davis

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles will exercise the fifth-year options for DT Jordan Davis, according to a report from Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Let's first give a refresher on how fifth-year options work, and whether or not exercising Davis' was a wise move. Players selected in the first round of the draft who have completed their third year in the league are eligible to have a fifth year added onto their contract by their team.
NFC East 2025 draft grades: Commanders edition

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

The Washington Commanders have been the NFL's doormat for a few decades, but their fortunes turned in 2024 when they were surprise participants in the NFC Championship Game, so it was interesting to see how they'd approach their offseason. It's a gorgeous day outside, and the Commanders made the fewest picks in the NFC East, so let's start with them.
The Eagles' remaining holes to fill, post-draft, and who can fill them

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

Each year after the draft has come and gone, the Philadelphia Eagles typically sign a few veteran players to plug unfilled holes on their depth chart, sometimes immediately, and sometimes a little closer to the season. Here we'll take a look at the positions that could still be addressed, and some potential answers at each spot. The Eagles are not going to pay the $14 million that Dallas Goedert is scheduled to make in 2025.
Eagles draft grade roundup

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

In case you missed our draft grades on Sunday, make sure you go check those out. Done? Cool. Here we'll show how analysts around the country graded the Eagles' draft, and add some commentary of our own. Top needs entering the draft: Safety, defensive tackle, linebacker and wide receiverI gave the Eagles an A after last year's draft, but no way did I think their top two picks -- cornerbacks Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean -- would help power a much-improved defense to a Super Bowl title.
Grading the Eagles' final 2025 draft haul

2 weeks ago | phillyvoice.com | Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles entered the 2025 NFL Draft with eight picks. They ended up making 10 picks, and they added a selection to their slate of picks in 2026. Let's grade each move that the Birds made this weekend, in chronological order. It finally happened. The Philadelphia Eagles ended 46-year span in which they didn't select a linebacker in the first round when they drafted Alabama's Jihaad Campbell 31st overall. There's a lot to unpack with this selection.