Discussion Question 2

I can recall a recent conversation I had with a friend discussing the needs (addition of players) of a particular football club. The 2012 NFL draft just commenced on Thursday evening. This is the time where NFL teams select college athletes who they think will help their organization be successful in the coming football season. The discussion with my friend quickly turned into one person trying to persuade the other to see things from their viewpoint. Both him and I, being football savvy, bombarded one another with statistics of the prior year in relation to the positions we felt were crucial for the team to address. Now that I am familiar with the steps in developing an argument, I can relate the things I said into those steps. For example, I stated the Carolina Panthers needed major support within their offensive line. (Claim) Next, I explain how Carolina, in the 2011 season, was ranked 24^th in rush yards allowed. (Evidence). Finally, I inferred that with added support on the offensive line, Carolina would be able to stop a rushing attack. Therefore, increasing the strength of the team. (Reasoning)