The Grit Code Podcast

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  49 | Bosa's Knee/Evans' Quad | Stribling Hype | First Pre Season Game! | Grit Code Podcast 14.08.2026 54分

  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!
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  48 | The 49ers Injury Problem YET AGAIN | DEEBO'S BACK! | Grit Code Podcast 07.08.2026 1時間 2分

  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 Vea is sitting there waiting to be paid. Should the 49ers go after him? And much more!
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  47 | 49ers 2026 Championship Pressure | The Hidden Cost Of The NFL Lifestyle 24.07.2026 1時間 1分

  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.
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  46 | The Portal Has Ruined College Sports! | 3 Big 49ers Questions | Grit Code Podcast 17.07.2026 57分

  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.
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  45 | Adios Aiyuk! | 49ers # 1 Offense?!? | Attack On The Low Level Millionaire | Grit Code Podcast 10.07.2026 58分

  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 finally, the fellas dive into the 49ers offense and the prospect of them being at the top of the food chain this year.
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  44 | Aiyuk At It Again! | Are 49ers True Contenders? | Family, Money & Boundaries | The Grit Code Podcast 03.07.2026 51分

  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.
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  43 | George Kittle's Tight End University Route Running | Hitner's Player Money and Lifestyle Advice | Grit Code Podcast 26.06.2026 41分

  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 provoking pod!
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  42 | The Legacy Of Aldon Smith | Grit Code Podcast 19.06.2026 55分

  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.
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  41 | More Aiyuk Drama | Offseason What's More Likely? | Grit Code Podcast 12.06.2026 1時間 1分

  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!
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  40 | Myles Garrett Is A RAM! | Are The 49ers Screwed?!? | Grit Code Podcast 05.06.2026 37分

  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?
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  39 | 49ers Offensive Deep Dive! Are They Still Elite?? | The Grit Code Podcast 29.05.2026 48分

  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...but how much??
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  38 | 49ers Schedule Release Breakdown! | Grit Code Podcast 22.05.2026 47分

  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!
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  37 | The 49ers SAFETY ISSUES | Grit Code Podcast 15.05.2026 53分

  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.
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  36 | Dog Days Of May - Evaluating 49ers Starting Cornerbacks! | Grit Code Podcast 13.05.2026 1時間 9分

  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 this young secondary and what does each player need to do to improve. They finish out by talking about the offensive line issues.
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  35 | 49ers 2026 Draft - Sneaky? or A Bust? | Grit Code Podcast 29.04.2026 47分

  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.
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  34 | FINAL 49ERS MOCK DRAFT! | John Lynch Press Conference | Grit Code Podcast 22.04.2026 1時間 4分

  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?
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  NFL DRAFT: 49ERS OFFENSIVE NEEDS! | The Future Of Christian Mccaffrey | Grit Code Podcast 17.04.2026 37分

  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.
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  Ep. 32 | DRAFT NEEDS: DEFENSE | Grit Code Podcast 10.04.2026 57分

  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 in the ring?
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  Ep. 31 | Whitner's Wild One Of A Kind Story | Grit Code Podcast 05.04.2026 1時間 32分

  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 great detail with it all in only the way Donte can. And then, they finish with current 49ers topics: Brandon Aiyuk, free safety issues and more.
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  Ep. 30 | Patrick Willis: From The Mud To The Hall Of Fame | Grit Code Podcast 27.03.2026 1時間 42分

  Rod and Donte dive into the mind and heart of co-host Patrick Willis as he walks us through his life leading through the NFL to the Hall Of Fame. What he overcame as a child living in poverty and the lessons he learned and took from his family, friends and coaches throughout. Patrick is a testament to grit, kindness, tenacity, and being an absolute BEAST on the field.