Run them until the wheels fall off...
If you recall, this statement, or something similar, was uttered by Mike Tomlin when referring to the usage of their running backs, in particular Willie Parker. While Tomlin said this, his team has certainly followed this trend when it comes to handling their running backs the past few years.
Whether it was Willie Parker being run until his wheel broke, literally, or Le’Veon Bell’s ridiculous amount of touches, James Conner seemed to be on a similar path in 2018. However, when he left the game vs. the Los Angeles Chargers with a high ankle sprain it opened the door to the potential of Jaylen Samuels.