Exactly right. It starts with ownership, then the GM, then the coach, then the scouting. Get this right and you probably end up drafting the best players and putting them in position to win.
Buffalo can't do this because of what's at the top right now. But neither can most NFL teams; there are only a few Pioli/Belichecks around. I still like Nix and Gailey however and will give them a year or so, then maybe the young, assistant GM from pittsburgh will take over.