NFC East

Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has never had so many injuries in such short order

FRISCO, Texas — When Mike McCarthy accepted Jerry Jones’ offer to become the ninth coach in Dallas Cowboys history, he didn’t enter the agreement haphazardly or whimsically.He did so with a sound mind and body and with the expectation of taking over a roster considered by many to be as talented as any in the league.But five weeks into the season the Cowboys are 2-3 and they must go the rest of the way without six starters who have been lost for the remainder of the season due to injury.Quarterback Dak Prescott, who was in the midst of a record-breaking campaign, is the biggest name and the lat…