Another day, another fall practice in the books. As is routine on Wednesdays, it was Oregon’s coordinators and assistant coaches turn to face the media.
QB growth, Burch staying at QB for now 
First up, co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Marcus Arroyo, who discussed Justin Herbert’s progression and the depth (or lack thereof) at the position. Not only does Arroyo boast an impressive coaching resume, his time as a quarterback in college also turned heads. In 2000, as a starter for San Jose State, Arroyo compiled over 2,000 yards and threw 15 touchdowns. His name is still riddled throughout Spartan record books, where he remains in the top-1o in passing yards, completions and total offense.
Many hope that he can assist Justin Herbert in also accomplishing such a feat. Arroyo talked about the jump young quarterbacks make from their freshman to sophomore years.
“That first year, that jump to that sophomore year, you make at least — I felt like, myself and then the guys I’ve seen over my career that have made that jump — you can make exponential jumps,” Arroyo said. “Just being able for the game to slow down a little bit, the maturity level. I don’t think you’ve got it all figured out but I think the game slows down a little bit and gets you to work through some things.”
All signs point to Herbert being the Ducks’ starting quarterback come September 3, and the competition really isn’t close. When asked how he would evaluate the position, Arroyo stated simply, “Minus Justin, inexperience.” 
Aside from Herbert, only former walk-on Taylor Alie has taken an in-game collegiate snap. But the newbies, including converted athlete Demetri Burch, are progressing well. Burch is expected to continue practicing with the quarterbacks for the time being.
“I think we’ll continue to have him there until we feel we can add value anywhere else,” Arroyo said.
Schooler improving at WR, but position depth still a worry
One of the more talked about storylines emerging from fall camp is Brenden Schooler’s switch from safety to wide receiver. He’s practiced with the receivers for a majority of fall practices so far and while a learning curve is expected, the coaches like the way he’s looked thus far.
“He’s done a great job,” Arroyo said. “It’s been a few practices, he came in late, we were in the middle of an install — the way we install is we recycle installs — so we get back in the new one and he wasn’t there for the first one. But he’s done an awesome job. He’s displayed some really nice things outside which I think are going to be really valuable.”
One of the main reasons for the switch was the perceived lack of depth at wide receiver. Charles Nelson is the only returner who played hefty minutes at the position last season.
“I think it’s good for him and it’s good for the team,” safeties coach Keith Heyward said. “On that side of the ball, they needed it. I love him, I mean he started as a true freshman. So, it’s good, good for him to get another perspective.”
Arroyo was also asked how the younger receivers have faired picking up the college game and if he’s seen the game slow down for any of them.
“At times,” Arroyo responded. “But they’re drinking through a fire hose right now. 90 percent of the wide receiver room — for instance, if Charles [Nelson] is out with a little bit of a ding, and Alex [Ofodile] is out, if Dillon [Mitchell] is out — every guy raises their hand in that room is in their seventh practice. It is what it is.”
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