[diogenes ghost]

The auto pilot will not couple to an inop ILS..."

Well no, but this is a very sophisticated aircraft. There were other approaches to the same runway that give precision vertical guidance. Are you aware of any reason not to have been flying one of them?

[BatGuano]

True the FMC is loaded with approaches. A simple RNAV with vertical guidance, basically a built in glide slope. But loading this and briefing at the last minute would be difficult. Too close to the final approach fix to scramble. The inability to fly a simple visual approach is disturbing. Too much reliance on autoflight features of the new airplanes has eroded the stick and rudder skills of all pilots.

[Hulka]

“There were other approaches to the same runway that give precision vertical guidance. Are you aware of any reason not to have been flying one of them? “

Severe clear weather.