I think its important to realize that Layne is talking about people who work out LATE.

If your not working out late at night I personally don't see the reason for eating carbs during your last meals unless its timed around a recovery meal. Carbs are stored for energy so why would you need that energy if your just watching tv or about to go to sleep?

To me the common reasoning of not eating carbs before bed makes sense in regards to cutting.