I think he's just so much better than the crap we've had around here that he gets put on a pedestal. He is not without flaws
That's not saying much because no coach is flawless, but what flaws in particular are you referring to?
The general question around him is how much improvisation (live game) he encourages, if any. It's kind of a moot point given our inexperienced guys, but posters tend to overreact to any challenge to Richt. Even if he later concedes the point.
It is moot for the reasons you stated and more, but here goes..
Run right, run left, throw long.. That's traditionally what we've been at Miami; where's the improvisation there?
I think people can "overreact" to trends or narratives and become perpetual followers but Richt isn't one of those. He's a fundamental guy and QB guru who's willing to evolve his offense but not completely change his philosophy to meet trends.
He's going to use the running game--first and foremost--to force coverages and requires QBs to make decisions based on that. Then, with repetition, tempo, progressions, accuracy, and execution, you're supposed to win most of the downs over the course of a game. It's not **** in thought, but that's what QBs are required to do and you can make it look however you want. Pre-snap motion, cadence trickery, having the mobility to extend plays and yes, the ability to run when lanes open instead of throwing the ball away can make it seem more "improvisational".
At it's core however, the QB position is about decision-making, accuracy, leadership, protecting the ball and living to play another down. Everybody wants to have a Lamar Jackson and Johnny football, but if you (1)have offensive talent and (2) are good at what you do, there's no need for all the QB as hero "improvisation".
Hand off the rock and make good decisions throwing the football over 60 minutes; that's what Miami QBs do and that's what makes you successful in the NFL. We've won 5(or 6) without improv but now dudes wanna be followers? Richt should "encourage" improv?
We're QB[]_[] for a reason, and it's not because our QBs run all over the field with the ball.