Donte Whitner, Patrick Willis, and Rod Brooks are back on The Grit Code Podcast, the guys react to the USA Today feature highlighting Donte, James, and Kirtland Hills Capital’s fight to empower former players and change a broken system. Then it’s back to football: a deep dive into the 49ers’ gritty win without Fred Warner, what it revealed about leadership in the locker room, and how Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense are proving they can carry the load. Real talk, real stories, and a reminder that true grit shows up when the spotlight fades.
The crew kicks off with the USA Today article and what it means for player empowerment and life after football. From there, they break down how the 49ers rediscovered their identity, who stepped up in Fred Warner’s absence, and how leadership shows up in adversity. Then it’s on to Dak Prescott’s MVP-level play and whether this version of the Cowboys can finally sustain greatness.