The nice guys finish last. Apparently they are also licensed.

Bears receiver Keenan Allen offered his perspective on the midseason firing of Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. Here’s what Allen said Wednesday, via Dan Wiederer of Chicago Tribune: “I would just say he was probably too nice of a guy. I think during OTAs, training camp, he kind of fell into the trap of letting things go, of not holding people accountable. Obviously these things lead to a slippery slope.

Allen’s comments came the same day that receiver DJ Moore said that while there was “frustration” expressed about the offense, no one called for Waldron’s firing.

To any player who expressed “frustration” with the offense and is surprised that Waldron was fired, what did you expect? You wanted things to change, and they did.

In the end, it seems like it was deserved. While it’s not impossible for a “nice guy” to work with a coach, if wellness isn’t working, another approach is needed.

And the Bears shouldn’t be surprised, according to awkwardly revealing comments from Seahawks receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba after Waldron moved from Seattle to Chicago.