Stick to the chart.
Running backs earn their Saturday touches from Monday's practice to Friday's. An explosive run during team drills helps, but blocking ability in similar drills also does. The most complete backs through a week of practice will earn the most gameday touches for Charlotte.
It's a lesson Mike Miller learned before he became the 49ers' offensive coordinator.
"I learned how to handle running backs at Alabama under coach Saban," Miller said. "There's a touch chart, and everything a guy does from Monday to Friday will tell exactly how many touches he has earned for games.