The Grit Code Podcast

Rod and Donte break down a wild win that saw Brock Purdy deliver 4 touchdowns and continue to make his case as one of the best quarterbacks in football right now. But the win came at a cost. Mike Evans, Trent Williams, Dre Greenlaw, Grayson Halton and Deommodore Lenoir all dealt with injuries, while the defense is already trying to figure out life without Nick Bosa. How many injuries can this rost...

Rod and Donte dive deep into the shellacing that the 49ers gave the young Miami Dolphins. Purdy completed 18 straight passes! Unheard of. Dude is on another level. What happens when he gets taken away in games? Will he? Demarcus Robinson goes down. Evans is a little banged up. How does this receiving core hold on. The middle run game is iffy. Against superior opponents, this will not stand. And, a...

Rod and Donta break down the upcoming matchup between the hapless Miami Dolphins and the already surging 49ers. This should be an absolute blood bath...or should it!!?? Full analysis throughout. They also discuss the impact of the Stribling and Tonges injuries. And more! If you want to chat with HITNER and other 49ers Legends during the games - Head to: ramble.app/49ers Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Rod and Donte break down the beat down and dominating performance that the 49ers had on the league favorites, Rams yesterday in Australia. Is this truly Brock's Team? This defense showed out. Is Raheem Morris' style working? the DB's the safety play. Fred ran that defense. The two headed back field that gives McCaffrey a chance to breathe. Evans and Deebo crushing it. This team was firing on all c...

Rod and Donte break it all down this episode as we are just ONE WEEK AWAY FROM THE NFL SEASON! Topics include: 49ers Final 53-Man Roster Major Concern at Safety Offensive Line / Left Guard Defensive Line & Lack of Pass Rush Aaron Donald Coming Out of Retirement How the 49ers Protect Brock Purdy in Week 1 The Fake 49ers Player / Scam Story George Kittle’s Health Pressure on Kyle Shanahan 49ers Seco...

After the 49ers preseason game and joint practice against the Chargers, Rod and Donte have  A LOT of thoughts and questions.  Herbert shredded this 49ers secondary, are they in trouble?  Our best friend Ji’Ayir Brown gets truck sticked by Omarion Hampton. How big of a liability is this dude, truly, without bias. Well...maybe some bias.  What's up with the pass rush - Renardo Green vs. Jack Jones a...

Rod And Donte dive into the headlines of the week. Nick Bosa's knee, problem or precaution? Mike Evans' quad? What do these injuries actually mean? Stribling is balling out at camp. What do we need to see to know this is for real? Can Brock Purdy be the engine of this offense??? And, what do the fellas need to see in the first preseason game against the Titans? All this and more! Hosted by Simplec...

Rod and Donte get into 10 hot topics for the 49ers today. INJURIES, INJURIES AND MORE INJURIES! Pearsall out for the season. Kittle still recovering. Evans, Black, Stribling, and more dealing with issues. This is no longer BAD LUCK. Do you look at the substation again and do a deep investigation? Why the cover up for the Kyle Shanahan accident? Glad he's okay, but is something else going on?? Veta...

Donte and Rod get it goin with discussion of current 49ers topics. Deebo - Should the 9ers bring him back? Can he be effective? Is he washed? Stribling -Is he ready? Should he be a focal point of the offense out the gate? Will the injuries be the biggest worry or will it be the Seahawks or the Rams? Then, the REAL section - the fellas talk the entourage tax, locker room competition and more. Hoste...

Rod and Donte take a deep dive into the mess that is NIL and the transfer portal. They dive into how it does not set up players for success in the real world. They also get into some stories of the old ways that Donte was able to take advantage of. They finish off with 3 big questions for the 49ers as they go into camp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for info...

Rod and Donte dive into the nitty gritty of how women, friends, advisors attack the low level millionaire - aka the African American Football Player. Women sliding into dms. Posting BBL pics. The players have lust in their eyes and are too young to realize what is happening. They also get into what might be the final straw in the Brandon Aiyuk drama. His mental health and his future discussed. And...

Rod and Donte are back at it and guess what? So is Brandon Aiyuk. He might owe the 49ers anywhere from 13-18 mill and the fellas have a lot to say about it. Then the meat and potatoes. The real spill from Donte and Rod behind the curtain of a continued edition of Whitner Wallet. Finishing off with some real talk about how good the 49ers actually could be. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

A packed episode of zingers and advice. First off, Rod and Donte dive into the Kittle running routes and doing drills at his Tight End University - IS THIS A GOOD IDEA? What should the 49ers do about this? Then we get into the real life stuff. Donte and Rod talk about the constant money issues of players current and former as well as lifestyle decisions - drugs, alcohol and more. A really thought...

Rod and Donte speak on the tragedy of Aldon Smith's passing. Donte spoke to some former teammates and has some words to share on that subject and what Aldon's legacy should be as a 49er. They also talk about what is going on with men in sports and some hopes for the 49ers defensive line. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

Rod and Donte are at it again, breaking down the latest Brandon Aiyuk drama and the fatigue we all feel. What's next in this saga/ the rest of his career? They also dive into the Ashtyn Davis signing. Just a solid back up or true safety room competition? And the fellas do an off season "What's more likely". Topics: George Kittle games played Christian Mccaffrey total yards Defense Ranking and more...

All Hell has broken loose. The Rams have traded for the best defensive player in the league, Myles Garrett! With the Seahawks already ahead of the 49ers after last years showing what does this mean for the 49ers, the NFC West and the league at large? Also - The Patriots have traded for AJ Brown! What does this mean for the Eagles and can the Patriots continue being contenders? Hosted by Simplecast...

Donte and Rod discuss the truth of the 49ers offense. Are they still a dominant offense. Brock Purdy coming off of his contract year, will he still have a chip on his shoulder? McCaffrey a year older, Evans a year older, Trent coming back, Pearsall coming back. A lot of unknowns. Donte outlines how Evans' metrics have DROPPED OFF A CLIFF. Hitner and Rod keep it real as they always do. They believe...

Hitner is in Fiji and he's got the same ole hot takes. He and Rod break down the 49ers 2026-2027 schedule. Highlighting specific games including a Jauan Jennings revenge game, telling folks to never doubt Patrick Mahomes again and so much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you don't know, now you know. Donte had a call with Ji'Ayir Brown trying to get Donte to stop talking about his play. Well, Ji"Ayir, we recommend you watch the episode. It's not smack talk, it's honest assessment and will make your game better. You listen to Hitner, you will get better. He and Rod dive into the full safety room, breakout candidates and more this episode. Hosted by Simplecast, a...

Donte and Rod dive deep into what most fans call the boring part of the calendar, but inside the building THIS IS EVERYTHING. Where the foundation is built. The guys discuss the young wide receivers and how best to utilize them with the elder statesman. Kyle Shanahan addressed the draft. Why? What does it mean for the team going forward? Then the main event - Cornerbacks! How can they strengthen t...

Donte and Rod are joined by the one and only Justin "Cowboy" Smith to break down the very polarizing 49ers 2026 NFL Draft. Whether it was taking Stribling in the 2nd or running back (yet again) Kaelon Black in the 3rd round, were these the right decisions? Justin gives expertise on the later round defensive line picks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for infor...

The draft is TOMORROW and Donte, Pat and Rod go through the first 4 rounds of potential picks for the 49ers. They also address the glaring needs on defense that John Lynch says are not really there? Was this a classic smoke screen? Or does he really believe it? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

Donte, Rod and Pat dive into all things offensive draft. What is the glaring need on offense for them? In a word - SPEED! They talk wide receiver, running back, line and more. They also discuss how they believe Christian Mccaffrey should approach his future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

There are a lot of pieces on the defensive side of the ball for the 49ers that need attention. Where should they look for that first round draft pick? Safety? Defensive Line? Maybe depth at linebacker? There are so many possibilities: Caleb Downs CJ Parker Caleb Banks Rueben Bain Jr. Just to name a few. Also, Dexter Lawrence is asking for a trade out of New York. Should the 49ers throw their hat i...

Rod and Pat lead the charge on interviewing the singular Donte Whitner. He shares his story and it is truly the stuff of legends. From an injury at an incredibly young age and being told he could NEVER play sports, to an extremely challenging childhood, and thanks to his gut, grit, his mother, and Ted Ginn Sr., he made is way to THE Ohio State University and eventually the NFL. They dive into grea...