re: Why is Nick unable to succeed in the NFL?

1. Switzer walked into a situation that was fairly well stacked for success. Jimmy Johnson didn't leave the cupboard very bare. Basically, Switzer's teams were slowly getting worse despite winning a Super Bowl. They were definitely declining. I think Jerry Jones saw the handwriting on the wall. I consider this situation fairly analgous to when Larry Coker was named coach at Miami and went undefeated during his first year. That doesn't mean he was the best college coach.

2. Saban narrowly missed the playoffs his first year. The second year, the defense was great but the offense was pretty bad. Let's put it this way... Cleo Lemon was his best choice at QB during the last half of his second season. I'm fairly confident that if the Dolphins had actually signed Brees, his overall pro record would have been quite different. IMHO QB play is much more important for success at the pro level than the college level.

Anyway, just my two cents worth. If Saban hadn't gone to Miami, 3 or 4 of Bama's national championships the last few years probably would have occurred at LSU.