I like this candidate, but can I see two or three more?

I was reading through some blogs today and came across one that started like this: Nothing drives a recruiter crazier than having a client say, "I love your candidate and there is no compelling reason not to hire them.  We'd just like to see one or two more candidates". This is the most obnoxious thing a hiring manager can say. 


I understand that in this market hiring managers can be more picky in their decisions. But if you love the candidate, have no reason NOT to hire them...why do you want to waste your time talking with more who, frankly, are probably not going to be as qualified or as good of a fit for the team?


There is this mind set out there that the more candidates a hiring manager talks to the better because they are more likely to find the best candidate. I get it. I really do. But if you find someone you love, and can't think of a reason NOT to hire them-don't wait. Because the best candidates are being picked up first. If you wait on the candidate there is a good chance the candidate will go some place else where the hiring manager makes up their mind in a timely manner.