I think Grizz hit the nail on the head with this statement:

"So Reeves thought he was creating a position with executive authority and Jerry was viewing it more as an assistant coach."


And this is how I think it all could've went down:

Jerry: Maybe we should hire a consultant?
Wade: Hey my buddy Dan would be a great choice!
Jerry: Great let's bring him in.
Jerry to self: Thank God now we have somebody that will help Wade out.
Wade to self: Thank God now we have somebody that will help Jerry out.

Wade: Hey Dan, Jerry wants to hire you as a consultant!
Dan: That sounds great I would love to be part of the Cowboys again!

Jerry: Hey Dan how would like to become a consultant for the Cowboys?
Dan: That sounds great when can i start?
Jerry: Just come on down and we'll get you an office and hammer out the details when you get here.

Jerry: Thanks for coming Dan. So here's the contract. You will be reporting to Wade.
Dan: Whoa. I thought I was being brought in as a consultant?
Jerry: You are being brought in as a consultant. A consultant to Wade.
Dan: Isn't that basically being an assistant coach?
Jerry: No because you won't be coaching you will be consulting.
Dan: I thought I was being brought in as an Executive?
Jerry: Oh heavens no I handle all of the executive decisions and sometimes I let Stephen think he's an executive. I have got everything under control. It's Wade who needs help. That locker room is a nightmare. And did you see that Philly game?
Dan: Sorry Jerry my health won't let me work the hours necessary to assist err consult a head coach. I am going t o have to pass.
Jerry: I'm sorry to hear that Dan, Wade was really excited about the idea of having a consultant on board.

There you have it folks.

And it wasn't T.O.'s fault!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!