n get the ball out quickly and into our playmakers’ hands. It’s tough to ask those guys to protect for long periods of time on each play.”The defensive line is also trying to integrate new personnel. Top run-stopper William Hayes suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 3, and the departure of Phillips further depleted depth.Phillips’ former teammates had little to say about his unexpected release.“It had nothing to do with me or none of the d-linemen,” tackle Davon Godchaux said. “It’s just what they thought was best for the team. I don’t get paid the big bucks to make those decisions. Maybe someday.”The defense was gashed for 175 yards rushing by the Patriots. It was a performance reminiscent of last year, when Miami allowed 127 yards per game rushing over the final 10 games — and won only twice.The goal now is to avoid a similar collapse.“We’re trying to correct everything from last week,” defensive end Charles Harris said. “Ain’t nobody who’s got their heads down.”