Seems like the consensus is that both Perine and Scarlett would not really improve their draft stock enough to warrant returning for another year. I agree with that. Not only are they not top flight RB's, the RB position in the NFL is not a highly valued position (see Bell, Leveon). That is not to say that there are not a lot of good RB's in the NFL (there are), but they can be found almost anywhere either late in the draft or in the FA market? Quick who holds the record for most rushing yards in a Super Bowl? yes Timmy Smith, most never heard of him. With all that, I think Perine is the better all around back and he did improve in his time here. From having no wiggle or vision his freshman year, to actually being able to find the opening and make some guys miss, I think he has a chance. Scarlett reminds me of about 100 other college RB's. maybe he finds a spot , maybe he does not. But if they both do not return I do not think it weakens the position at all next year. RB's are easy to find and we have 2 serviceable ones already that are returning.
