These are smart, precise intel chiefs ( although I think Coats is marginal).  You will note that they did not say they were not asked to "knock down" the media discussion of the investigation (which would not be illegal), they just said they were not asked to do anything illegal and did not feel "pressure."  Inappropriate or questionable are other possible descriptions.  Coats said he would have more to say in a private session.  Whatever his conversation with Trump, he spoke with others about it back at the office.  The special counsel will, or already has interviewed those people.  It will only get more interesting.