That's what makes me think that with Nix saying that a good coach is able to bring in good assistants and run the team like a CEO, that he might have a leg up for our HC job.
Billick has brought in some great assistants over the years:
as per wiki-
Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville Jaguars (2003–present)
Marvin Lewis, Cincinnati Bengals (2003–present)
Mike Nolan, San Francisco 49ers (2005–2008)
Rex Ryan, New York Jets (2009–present)
Mike Singletary, San Francisco 49ers (2008–present)
Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons (2008–present)