Sliding Rockies, Dominated By Reds’ Hunter Greene, On Pace To Lose 105 Games

The Rockies’ big three carried them to one of their most satisfying victories of the season on Wednesday night at Anaheim Stadium. Kyle Freeland pitched like an ace, Ezequiel Tovar kept streaking and Benton Doyle provided the muscle in a 2-1 white-knuckle victory over the Angels. Colorado snapped a five-game losing streak. And how’s this for a nice change of pace?

When Malcolm Roach went undrafted, he cried. When he walks onto the field now, he smiles. Roach, the Broncos’ affable defensive lineman, is a reminder that the path in the NFL is not straightaway but more like the Million Dollar Highway near Ouray. Roach played four years at Texas, served as a captain, delivered 23.5 tackles for a loss and no team used a pick on him. “I had tears in my eyes.

First-year defensive coordinator Robert Livingston is working to get the Buffs ready for the Aug. 29 opener against North Dakota State. (Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) Every day, Colorado defensive coordinator Robert Livingston has to get his group ready to go against the Buffaloes’ offense, and he admits it’s “not very fun.” Dynamic quarterback Shedeur Sanders makes his share of plays against the CU defense — as he does against opponents nearly every week during the season. “I think he’s a great player,” Livingston said.

Nolan Jones never saw this season coming. Not after what he did in 2023 when he became the first Rockies rookie to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases. He also led the majors and set a franchise record with 19 outfield assists. “It’s been a physical and mental battle for me this year, and I’m trying to stay positive and know that my time is coming,” Jones said.

The Broncos sustained their first major injury loss of training camp Wednesday when offensive lineman Quinn Bailey fractured his right ankle during a 9-on-7 drill. Head coach Sean Payton confirmed the fracture, though it was clear immediately that Bailey had sustained a major injury. Players reacted by looking away after the pile cleared and training staff immediately put an air cast over his lower right leg, moved Bailey onto a cart and took him to a waiting ambulance. “(The fracture) was definitely apparent,” Payton said.

Attendance Did not practice: Physically Unable to Perform list — S Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee) and LB Drew Sanders (Achilles). Non-Football Injury list — RB Blake Watson (muscle strain). Out — DL John Franklin-Myers (personal). The Broncos had their first big injury of the year during a 9-on-7 drill when offensive lineman Quinn Bailey suffered a fractured right ankle, head coach Sean Payton said. QB Race Today Bo Nix took the No.