Falcoholinks: All the Falcons news you need for Wednesday, Oct. 10

Alright, Falcoholics, we get it. Things Andy Levitre Jersey are bad right now. It’s hard to get out of bed. But the sun still rises on winners and losers, and though to be Falcon is to be a loser at the moment, chin up. We’ve still got plenty of football ahead of us, and this is the Atlanta Falcons were talking about. When have they ever met expectations? Let’s take a gander at the news you need to know on this fall Wednesday. Game On or Game Over? Well, with Atlanta at a shocking 1-4 on the season and 11 games to go, The Fellowship of the Ringless gathered to discuss if the show is really over for the 2018 season. The consensus? Well, it’s not looking good, but that doesn’t mean you should stop paying attention. We all hypothetically cede that the Falcons could still turn it around, though it’d be mightily difficult, and this defensive group is still a pumpkin, not a carriage. Though, don’t knock the time the rookies and reserves are getting right now. Guys like Calvin Ridley Authentic Devonta Freeman Jersey , Duke Riley, Ito Smith, Isaiah Oliver, Deadrin Senat, Foyesade Oluokun and Damontae Kazee are going to relish these rough reps now so they can reap the rewards of their resolve later on down the road. So, in other words, kinda, but not really? Read the long take above. Leave Dan Quinn AloneThe worst conversation going on right now in Falconland is the one about head coach Dan Quinn. He’s, by far, the best head coach this team has ever had, and has never had a losing season in his three seasons here. Sure, this might be his first, but is that really on him? Half his defense is in an iron lung. Dave reassures folks that no, indeed Youth Ricardo Allen Jersey , they aren’t going to fire him. He’s not perfect, but no head coach is. He’s an excellent eye for talent, a spirited motivator and culture builder, a great defensive schemer and talent developer and an all-around good person. You don’t let those guys go in a year marred by injuries and a tough opening schedule. That’s what the franchises who don’t win much do. Save the follow-ups. Divisional Daydreams Adnan took a look at all the other teams in the NFC South, and well, it’s going about as you’d expect. The New Orleans Saints are celebrating a new made-up record or whatever for Drew Brees, a continual process of patting the Golden Boy on the head for garbage stats that has been going on since 2011. We get it; Brees is accomplished and stuff, but the cavalcade of giving him puppy eyes and a parade down Bourbon Street every time the guy sneezes has got to stop. He’s got the Saints at 4-1. They look like clear division favorites right now. The Panthers are 3-1 coming off a win over the Giants, and look like Wild Card contenders. Though, that defense isn’t the same this year. The Bucs are 2-2; no one cares. Hoop Alert While Pittsburgh was mainly a stomachache wrapped in a nightmare, one Falcon had a career day. Hey, there you go Austin Hooper! The third-year tight end seems to get better each and every game and is emerging as one of the better starting options in the NFL. His continued growth will be huge for the Falcons as the next few years go on.Cooking for CharityLet’s end things on a positive note, shall we?The service-minded Falcons held their annual Dazzle and Dine event for breast cancer awareness and its survivors, which is a noble cause and successful event for a group of folks who deserve all the love and support they can get. Though http://www.falconsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-grady-jarrett-jersey , the flames of irony would’ve capped the night if this wayward grill top had gotten the best of the Money Man. We are both incredibly happy to see Matt Bryant serving the community and not being set aflame off while doing so. This is not the “heating up in October” any of us would’ve had in mind. So there are your links. Get ‘em while they’re hot. We’ll see you fine folks Thursday for more news and nonsense, the Falcoholic way. Kemba Walker lit up the Philadelphia 76ers for a 60-point night on 61 percent shooting. It was a mesmerizing display of creativity, strength and a superstar’s touch that propelled one of the league’s best scorers to a memorable night.The career- and franchise-high night was this close perfection for Walker, until Jimmy Butler hit a step-back three as the clock nearly expired to beat the Charlotte Hornets in overtime, 122-119. But Walker’s offensive show was still the highlight.Walker knocked down 21-of-34 shots, and shot 12-of-12 from the free throw line and 6-of-14 from deep. Nobody could stop him, which Butler even confessed to after the game.Here’s how Walker tallied an incredible 60-point night — 58 of which came in regulation, and 19 of which came in the fourth quarter. 1. Walker (who is small and quick) played Embiid’s defense to his advantage Walked defies a lot of odds in the NBA as we know it in 2018. He’s just 6’1, doesn’t boast a lengthy wingspan, and for the most part, looks pedestrian compared to the NBA’s other leading scorers. In fact, he became just the second player 6’1 or under (Allen Iverson) to score 60 or more in a game. Walker’s strong, and rim-runs without fear, instead showcasing a bit of flare and explosiveness at the rim. Embiid Brian Poole Jersey , at 7’1, didn’t faze Walker at the cup.Or around the arc.Or in the paint.Walker used his speed and shiftiness to his advantage to beat Embiid off of switches, and feasted on him for most of the night. (Embiid finished with five fouls.)2. Walker’s step-back jumper caught the defense off-guard Walker was able to switch up his straight drives to the rim with speed-change dribbles into step-back shots, and he hit those off-balance looks with efficiency. Shooting off the dribble is so hard to do, no matter how easy Steph Curry makes it look, and Walker’s one of the few in the league who should get the green light to take those shots routinely. He used the step-back to create space from Butler in the paint.And from the arc.Look how perfectly his legs compensate from the off-rhythm nature of a shot that comes off of steps backwards. Walker shoots these with as good form as these shots get.3. Walker made the defense pay on every open lookSome nights it’s your night, and that was the case for Walker. He drained seemingly every open jumper from range, especially in the second half. The threes came pouring in.Off the catch:And off the bounce:Walker’s night was a historic one, even in a loss. It highlighted the idea that he’s at or near the same ranks as the Damian Lillards and Kyrie Irvings of the NBA, and Charlotte should be taking note while they have him. It might be time to make a move for a co-star. Bonus***This didn’t fit into the shooting categories, but look how glorious this shot fake was.Sheesh.