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Charlie and Trai break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ reported deadline for quarterback Aaron Rodgers to decide on a potential return, and debate who could be the odd man out in the QB room if he comes back. They also analyze the Steelers’ roster following the draft, highlighting which players are on the bubble to miss the final 53-man roster, while Trai delivers an in-depth trench report on rookie guard Gennings Dunker.

Charlie and Trai break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to place an unusual UFA designation on quarterback Aaron Rodgers and what it means for both sides. Plus, two-time Super Bowl champion and former Steeler Max Starks joins the show to grade every pick from the team’s 2026 NFL Draft class, while also delivering a detailed trench report on first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor, highlighting his strengths and areas for improvement.

Charlie and Trai break down the ongoing contract stalemate between QB Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, debating whether Pittsburgh should meet his asking price for another season. They also dive into the progression of second-year QB Will Howard, and Trai reveals his latest three-round Steelers mock draft—featuring Penn State guard Olaivavega Ioane as the pick at No. 21.

The NFL Draft is just ten days away, and Charlie and Trai dive into the impact the event will have on its host city, Pittsburgh. The duo also breaks down the needs of every AFC North team as draft season heats up, including whether the Steelers will actually use all twelve of their picks. Plus, they examine Mike McCarthy’s reputation around the league and debate whether the Super Bowl–winning coach gives his team an edge in free agency.

With the NFL Draft fast approaching, Charlie and Trai break down expert predictions for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round pick at No. 21 and highlight key positions to watch. They also dive into the draft’s impact on the city of Pittsburgh, debate whether the Steelers’ traditional roster-building philosophy is becoming outdated, and more.

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.

On this episode of The Snap Count with Trai Essex and Charlie Batch: Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers vs. Dolphins Week 15 matchup, analyze which team holds the edge at key positions, and share their three keys to a Pittsburgh victory.

Breaking down the Steelers’ gutsy win in Baltimore that catapulted them to the top of the AFC North & Trai analyzes the offensive line’s performance in this week’s Trench Report. Plus, reacting to Shedeur Sanders’ huge game against the Titans and Charlie delivers his best bets for Thursday’s primetime showdown between the Bucs and Falcons!

On this episode of The Snap Count with Trai Essex and Charlie Batch: Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers vs. Ravens Week 14 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’ nightmare home loss to the Buffalo Bills, examine Mike Tomlin’s standing with the franchise he’s long led, analyze the offensive line’s struggles, and gear up for Pittsburgh’s Week 14 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens.

On this episode of The Snap Count with Trai Essex and Charlie Batch: Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers vs. Bears Week 12 matchup, analyze which team holds the edge at key positions, and share their three keys to a Pittsburgh victory.

The Steelers’ defense shines as Pittsburgh gets its revenge on the Bengals. Breaking down Aaron Rodgers’ injury and its impact on the offense, Trai enjoys his easiest week yet grading The Trench Report as every Steelers offensive lineman passes with flying colors, and the Ravens stay tight on Pittsburgh’s heels in the AFC North race after their win in Cleveland.

On this episode of The Snap Count with Trai Essex and Charlie Batch: Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers vs. Bengals Week 11 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’ anemic offense in their loss to the Chargers and examine the current state of the defense. This week’s Trench Report highlights a major setback in Pittsburgh’s offensive line play, and the guys react to the Giants’ decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll.

Charlie & Trai preview the Steelers primetime road matchup vs the 6-3 Los Angeles Chargers.

Charlie and Trai relive an emotional Super Bowl reunion weekend in Pittsburgh, break down the Steelers’ dominant defensive performance against the Colts, react to the flurry of moves before the NFL trade deadline, and preview a primetime clash with the Los Angeles Chargers!

Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers vs. Colts Week 9 matchup, analyze which team holds the edge at key positions, and share their three keys to a Pittsburgh victory.

Charlie and Trai break down another troubling defensive showing in the Steelers’ 35–25 loss to Green Bay. This week’s Trench Report reveals grades slipping below the standard, as they dive into Pittsburgh’s most pressing needs ahead of the trade deadline and debate which NFL teams truly look like Super Bowl contenders.

Breaking down the Steelers’ tough primetime loss in Cincinnati, Trai dives into Pittsburgh’s offensive line performance in this week’s edition of The Trench Report. Plus, the crew welcomes NFL reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala to the show to discuss the biggest headlines from around the NFL and previewing the Steelers’ upcoming Sunday night showdown with the Green Bay Packers!

Charlie and Trai are back with a bonus episode to recap the Steelers loss in Cincinnati 33-31.

The Steelers advance to 4-1 with a dominant win over the Cleveland Browns, Mike Tomlin weighs in on Andrew Berry's decision to trade Joe Flacco to the Bengals, Trai breaks down Pittsburgh’s major offensive line improvements in this week’s Trench Report & previewing the Steelers’ upcoming primetime showdown in Cincinnati!

Charlie and Trai hand out grades for each Steelers position group through the team's first four games. Despite being on a bye week, Pittsburgh manages to gain ground in the AFC North. The duo also reacts to the biggest matchups from Week 5 of the NFL season and looks ahead to the Steelers-Browns showdown, as Cleveland prepares to head to Pittsburgh.

Breaking down the Steelers’ overseas win against the Vikings, highlighting improvements from Pittsburgh’s offensive line in this week’s 'Trench Report.' Plus, why an early bye could be a blessing for this year’s squad—and a look around the rest of the AFC North!

Charlie and Trai break down the Steelers’ win over New England, highlighting key areas where the team still needs improvement. In this week’s Trench Report, Trai dishes out tough grades to Pittsburgh’s entire offensive line. Plus, a preview of the Steelers’ upcoming matchup with the Minnesota Vikings in Ireland

Joined by Steelers Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Alan Faneca! Plus, Charlie and Trai break down what went wrong in Pittsburgh’s Week Two loss to Seattle. Trai delivers some tough grades for the offensive line in this week’s Trench Report, and the duo looks ahead to what the Steelers must do to bounce back with a win over the Patriots in Week Three

Breaking down Aaron Rodgers’ impressive Steelers debut in a win over the Jets, giving kicker Chris Boswell his well-earned flowers after nailing the game-winning field goal, and addressing early offensive line concerns in the first regular season edition of The Trench Report. Plus, a preview of Steelers vs. Seahawks as Sam Darnold and company roll into Pittsburgh for the Steelers' home opener!

Joined by former Steeler and Super Bowl XLIII champion Willie Colon! Plus, a full breakdown as the Steelers trim their roster to 53, T.J. Watt lands at No. 11 on the NFL’s Top 100 list, Micah Parsons heads to Green Bay in a blockbuster trade, and a preview of the Steelers' Week One season opener against the New York Jets.

NFL Hall of Fame coach and Steelers icon Bill Cowher joins The Snap Count! Plus, with the regular season right around the corner, the Steelers face tough choices as they trim the roster down to 53. Rookie Derrick Harmon hits a bump in the road with a week-to-week injury update, and Charlie and Trai lock in their NFL playoff futures — all thanks to FanDuel!

Trai and Charlie break down the Steelers' preseason loss to the Buccaneers and share their top predictions for Pittsburgh’s final 53-man roster. In his “Trench Report” segment, Trai names Andrus Peat his ‘Hog of the Game.’ The duo also react to Joe Flacco being named the Browns’ Week One starter and preview the Steelers’ preseason finale against the Panthers in Carolina.

The Steelers open their preseason with a win over the Jaguars, as Skylar Thompson capitalizes on his opportunity. Trai breaks down the Steelers’ offensive line in his new segment, The Trench Report. Meanwhile, quarterback battles are heating up across the league in Cleveland, Indianapolis, and New Orleans. Plus, Charlie and Trai share their predictions for every NFL division winner!

Trai and Charlie break down the key position battles unfolding in Pittsburgh, react to T.J. Watt’s impressive 97 Madden rating as the Steelers’ defense earns high praise, and preview the team’s preseason opener against the Jaguars in Jacksonville!