Sure, Saban is older and wiser, but just as five years ago everyone thought Sumlin was the Next Great Hire, no one can see the future.
The point is that yes, I'm all for CNS weighing in on the decision, but he's not infallible.
I've long believed CNS will eventually 'retire' to a specially created 'Director of Football Athletics' position where he could groom his replacement. He can still be involved with the team, which is what drives him, without the daily grind. If that were to happen, I'd expect us to hire more of an 'up and comer'.