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Super Bowl champion and former JuJu Smith-Schuster joins the show! Plus, Charlie and Trai break down Broderick Jones’ injury and why the timing couldn’t be worse, Charlie doubles down on his stance surrounding Aaron Rodgers free agency holdup, and the guys debate whether the Steelers’ No. 1-ranked free agency class is simultaneously a good and bad thing.

Charlie and Trai debate whether the Pittsburgh Steelers should keep waiting on Aaron Rodgers to decide if he’ll return for another season or retire. Plus, they break down the team’s latest free agent additions, react to CeeDee Lamb’s growing support for Mike McCarthy, and question if the Broncos overpaid for former Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle.

Charlie and Trai continue breaking down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ moves in free agency and examine the direction of the franchise under new head coach Mike McCarthy. Plus, New England Patriots quarterback Josh Dobbs joins the show to talk about the life of an NFL backup quarterback and his journey through the league.

Charlie and Trai break down every free agency move involving the Pittsburgh Steelers, discussing the impact of adding Michael Pittman Jr. while losing an important contributor in running back Kenneth Gainwell. Plus, examining where the Steelers still need to be aggressive in free agency and dissecting the biggest free agent signings and trades across the NFL.

Charlie and Trai break down their biggest takeaways from the NFL Combine and identify prospects who could be on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ radar heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Plus, they react to the Steelers finishing last in this year’s NFL Players Association organizational report cards.

Charlie and Trai unveil their Pittsburgh Steelers free agency wishlist as the new league year draws near. Plus, they play a Steelers edition of "Would You Rather" — and wrap things up by constructing their ultimate Steelers defense on a budget.

Charlie & Trai break down which Pittsburgh Steelers free agents should be top priorities to re-sign and which players the team could afford to replace. Plus, they discuss QB Will Howard’s future with the franchise and hand out grades for every player from the Steelers’ 2025 rookie draft class after their first NFL season.

Charlie & Trai dive into the newest additions to Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff, including offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio. Plus, they hand out grades to quarterbacks who debuted with new teams last season, react to the Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX victory, and make some way-too-early predictions for next year’s Super Bowl champion.

Charlie and Trai break down new head coach Mike McCarthy’s staff decisions, including the hiring of defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Plus, the crew grades every NFL head coaching hire from this year’s cycle, debates who deserves a spot in this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class, and locks in their Super Bowl LX parlay.

Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers’ decision to hire Mike McCarthy as their new head coach and what it means for the franchise moving forward. Plus, the crew hands out season-long positional grades, dives into other coaching hires around the NFL, and reacts to all the action from the league’s conference championship round.

Charlie and Trai continue their offseason deep dive by breaking down potential Steelers head coaching candidates and the biggest keys to a successful offseason. Plus, Trai delivers his year-end trench report, recapping an NFL Divisional Round that featured two overtime thrillers and locking in the best bets for the conference championships on FanDuel.

Mike Tomlin’s 19-year run in Pittsburgh is over after another Wild Card loss, this time to the Houston Texans. The crew reacts to the stunning news along with the heartbreaking loss, Trai delivers his final Trench Report of the 2025–26 season, and breaking down every matchup in the NFL Divisional Round.

On this episode of The Snap Count with Trai Essex and Charlie Batch: Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers vs. Texans Wild Card matchup, analyze which team holds the edge at key positions, and share their three keys to a Pittsburgh victory.

THE STEELERS ARE PLAYOFF-BOUND! Charlie and Trai break down the wild finish that crowned Pittsburgh AFC North champions, unveil the final regular-season Trench Report, and dive into the first round playoff matchups in the AFC.

It all comes down to Week 18 for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers legend Rod Woodson joins Charlie and Trai to break down Pittsburgh’s win-or-go-home showdown against the Baltimore Ravens.

Breaking down the Steelers’ disappointing loss to the Cleveland Browns—a defeat that could jeopardize Pittsburgh’s postseason hopes. Plus, this week’s Trench Report reveals a sharp drop in grades following the Week 17 loss, and Charlie and Trai lock in their Round Two picks for the College Football Playoff.

Charlie and Trai break down the wild finish between the Steelers and Lions that pushed Pittsburgh one step closer to clinching the AFC North. Plus, the crew scans the rest of the NFL as the playoff picture comes into focus, and Charlie dishes out his best bets for the NFL's Christmas day slate!

On this episode of The Snap Count with Trai Essex and Charlie Batch: Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers vs. Lions Week 16 matchup, analyze which team holds the edge at key positions, and share their three keys to a Pittsburgh victory.

Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers’ win over the Dolphins, a performance that may have been Pittsburgh’s most complete game of the season. Plus, Trai shines a spotlight on the offensive line in this week’s Trench Report, while Charlie weighs in on what might be brewing between Joe Burrow and the Bengals following the quarterback’s recent comments.