They made a lot of noise but didn’t make much news, which is exactly the way the nine former University of Alabama players wanted it at the NFL combine.
Generally speaking, noise at the combine is a good thing. People are talking about you, social media is abuzz with reaction and speculation and, most importantly, you’re on the mind of various NFL officials.
Meanwhile, making news at the combine can be a good thing, but it usually goes in the other direction. A bad press conference, a slow time or a poor medical report can make all the difference.