Vaughters has really done something special and the fact that they are maintaining their ways even after a merger and losing some top riders shows that the model trumps the super talent. The Giro and the ToC are great examples. While Zabriskie, Tommy D and Ryder are all considered good riders, none of them are the big name top riders yet they contend for these races because of their full team dedication.
You might disagree, but I think Bruyneel use to run his team in a similar way where every detail and bit of preparation was attended to. But he has lost his way. I think Bruyneel has become so cocky now that he believes he can win it all with any rider, as in give him the talent and he will show you the win. He also seems to just let his riders do what they want until race day which clearly isn't working. He forgot that it takes more than one guy and it takes more than just physical talent. Additionally, I don't want to bring him into the conversation, but the fact is that Lance was a good captain and I think Bruyneel is not compensating for the fact that guys like Frank and Andy aren't field generals.