There’s a new era at Alabama following Nick Saban’s retirement. There’s also a different level of media access.

Since taking over the Crimson Tide, Kalen DeBoer has allowed his assistant coaches to speak with reporters throughout spring camp. Interviews are also generally held in scrum style, in contrast to the press conference approach Saban preferred over the past few years.

The new media setup creates a more conversational feel during interviews. It also lends itself to random questions, as reporters bounce in and out of huddles to ask questions about different players and topics.

While most of what has been said in interviews has been reported on already, a few comments have slipped through the cracks. Here’s a look at five under-the-radar players Alabama coaches have touched on over the past couple of weeks.