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4 days ago

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.

The Snap Count 03/24/26

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026

Tuesday Mar 24, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 03/16/26

Monday Mar 16, 2026

Monday Mar 16, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 03/10/26

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 03/02/26

Monday Mar 02, 2026

Monday Mar 02, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 02/24/26

Tuesday Feb 24, 2026

Tuesday Feb 24, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 02/16/26

Monday Feb 16, 2026

Monday Feb 16, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 02/09/26

Monday Feb 09, 2026

Monday Feb 09, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 02/01/26

Sunday Feb 01, 2026

Sunday Feb 01, 2026

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.

The Snap Count 01/26/26

Monday Jan 26, 2026

Monday Jan 26, 2026

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.

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