With the Aug. 31 season opener against Nicholls State quickly approaching, the media look to focus questions on the assistant coaches during the third week of preseason camp. Topics of discussion this week included: depth of the guard position, redshirts and the Oregon secondary.

Mark Helfrich talks about redshirts and defensive end Tony Washington during the third week of preseason camp practice/ (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Senior defensive back Brian Jackson talks about the chemistry of the Oregon secondary and stepping up as a leader. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Defensive line coach Ron Aiken talks with the media during the third week of preseason camp practice. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu talks about improving as a vocal leader during the third week of preseason camp practice. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Defensive Coordinator Nick Aliotti talks about depth and incorporating a rotation that is similar to a hockey team. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)

Offensive coordinator Scott Frost expresses where he has seen the most improvement in Marcus Mariota and how he can improve on his freshmen campaign. (Andrew Seng/Emerald)