Man what it would be to have this community together having these discussions over some beer (wine in my case). Misery would love some company. I wonder if certain personalities here would be the same in person as they demonstrate online.
You're really asking why? He strikes me as a human being who deserves respect and not be insulted for his intellect. You can criticize his coaching but his intelligence? Be better as the US first lady would say. And even if its directed at his football intellect that Whiteout clarified, my educated guess he knows a few things about football but that doesn't guarantee anything in being a successful coach.
You indicated that it doesn't matter what a coach thinks if the GM believes bringing in a player will help the team even if the coach doesn't want him. That"s what I responded too.
No it does matter what the coach thinks of them. But the coach grade of a player isn't the sole decider of whether they are signed/ brought in for a look.
Most loyal hardcore informed BB fans who have been around football and know the game want Nichols to succeed and know full well football is dependent on all players doing their job. When we get frustrated by his inconsistent play doesn't mean we are haters. Please don't generalize fans who are frustrated with our QB play means we are haters who don't understand the game. It irritates me when I see certain media or BB representatives do that.