Rex Ryan's very first words at his introductory PC:
"Is this thing on? Because it's getting ready to be on. And, that's the truth, I want to thank Terry and Kim, and Russ, and Doug for selecting me."
Was the reference to Russ a mere polite formality, a product of Rex not wanting to exclude top people in the organization? Perhaps.
But more than likely, having just interviewed and gone through the hire process, Rex knew Russ' level of involvement and therefore included him on the gratitude list.
You know why Rex did not thank Jim Overdorf, for example? Because he is firmly on the business side of the operation and had nothing to do with Rex's hiring.
But rest assured Bills fans! Russ is on the business side too and has NO say or influence whatsoever in football matters, like, you know, helping to decide or influence the decision on who is our head coach.
Surrender this man unto Pilate. We want Barabbas!