Author: Cody Pestino

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Writer for Gridiron Heroics since March 2024, covering all things Sports Betting, The Ohio State Buckeyes, Arizona Cardinals, and other NFL and NCAA topics. Recent graduate from The Ohio State University and is currently continuing his education at Ohio State to obtain his MS in Kinesiology with a specialization in sports management.

Year two of the Ossenfort/Gannon era for the Arizona Cardinals is underway, and the biggest step in the offseason process, the 2024 NFL Draft started yesterday with the first round. The Arizona Cardinals had a 4-13 in 2023, however, once Kyler Murray returned to the lineup, the Cardinals finished the season 3-5. Despite the poor record, there is positive momentum coming out of the desert as the new culture centered around competitiveness, and toughness, is apparent under head coach Jonathan Gannon. The Arizona Cardinals Select Wide Receiver Marvin Harrison Jr Pick: Round 1 Pick 4 Grade: A+ The Arizona Cardinals…

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See which prospects will be joining the Arizona Cardinals for the 2024 season. The 2024 NFL Draft is taking place this weekend and the Cardinals will have a lot of draft capital to work with. This tracker will be updated live with all selections and trades for the Arizona Cardinals in the 2024 NFL Draft. Owner Michael Bidwill, general manager Monti Ossenfort, and head coach Jonathan Gannon will have their work cut out, with eleven picks in this year’s draft. Latest Update: April 26th, 2024, 6:50 pm MST. Arizona Cardinals Selections  Round 1 Pick 4: Marvin Harrison Jr, Wide Receiver,…

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Twenty years ago today, the Arizona Cardinals selected their best player in franchise history Larry Fitzgerald with the 3rd overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Fast forward to today the Cardinals just drafted their next Larry Fitzgerald, selecting Marvin Harrison Jr out of the Ohio State University with the 4th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.  Cardinals fans desperately wanted the team to draft Harrison Jr and he already appears to be a fan favorite, following in the footsteps of Fitzgerald. Marvin Harrison Jr and Larry Fitzgerald have many similarities. Both Arizona Cardinals Receivers Have Similar Physical Traits…

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The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off tonight and one of the wildcards in this draft is the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts Currently have the 15th pick in the 1st round. As we have moved closer to the draft we have a better idea of what positions each team is likely to select. The Colts, however, could go in a couple of different directions, and sportsbooks released odds on which position they will draft. 1. Cornerback +120 2. Wide Receiver +180 3. Tight End +350 4. Defensive Linemen or EDGE +600 Odds via Caesars Sportsbook Indianapolis Colts to Select Cornerback First…

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With the 2024 NFL Draft just eleven days away, hot takes, mock drafts, and smokescreens are surfacing everywhere on the internet. With the draft just right around the corner, we are starting to see a clearer picture of what to expect on night one.  This draft is expected to be quarterback-heavy, and DraftKings put out odds on how many quarterbacks will be selected in the first round, with the over 4.5 being juiced to -200, expecting at least five gone on night one. The top four quarterbacks, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and JJ McCarthy, are seemingly locked into…

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Ohio State kicked off their 2024 season with their spring game on April 13. With National Championship hopes, this game drew a lot of eyes and was also the first-ever nationally televised spring game. The focus of attention for the 80,000 on hand and millions watching on TV, was the quarterback competition. The Buckeyes still haven’t named a starter, but we were able to see all five scholarship quarterbacks in action.  All Eyes on the Ohio State Quarterback Battle at the Spring Game Graduate Quarterback Will Howard Will Howard: 9-of-13 for 77 yards, 0 TDs, 0 INT The first quarterback…

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FanDuel Sportsbook released odds on rushing yards and props for four running backs who signed with new teams this offseason. Those running backs include Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, and Tony Pollard. What stood out the most was Pollard’s season rushing yard total was set at just 775.5 yards, after back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.  Running Back Tony Pollard Signs 3-year Deal with the Tennessee Titans On March 11, 2024, Tony Pollard agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans on a three-year deal worth $24 million. This signing created a major shift in the Tennessee backfield as this all but ended…

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The NFL MVP race is already underway as Sportsbooks have released odds on who will win the award in 2024. The award has become dominated by quarterbacks, with voters falling in love with captivating narratives. With that in mind, we can start to predict who will have seasons that can captivate voters and thrust them into the MVP race.  Best Value MVP Odds Before the 2024 NFL Draft Near-Favorite Josh Allen at +800 Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has the second most likely odds to win MVP at +800 behind Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs. This came even…

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The Ohio State Buckeyes enter the 2024 College Football season with the most hype in the country. The Buckeyes returned key starters, added valuable transfers, and brought in freshmen with potential. All these roster moves created a few position battles that will be must-see television the first-ever nationally televised spring game this Saturday on FOX. Key Position Battles to Watch in the Ohio State Spring Game The Most Important Position Battle: Quarterback Perhaps the only thing keeping Ohio State from being overwhelming favorites to win the national championship in January is the mystery at the quarterback position. After a season…

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On Wednesday, April 3, the Houston Texans acquired All-Pro wide receiver Stefon Diggs in exchange for a second-round pick among other draft compensation from the Buffalo Bills. It appears as though the Houston Texans are going all in to compete for a championship while quarterback CJ Stroud is still on his cheap rookie deal. The Texans surprised the NFL last year with their explosive offense that led them to the divisional round of the 2024 NFL playoffs. Adding Diggs created a loaded offensive skill group making them a coveted offense for fantasy football players. However, there is still only one…

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