The Snap Count

Charlie Batch

Charlie Batch is a 15-year NFL veteran and two-time Super Bowl Champion, best known for his time as quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A proud Pittsburgh native and Eastern Michigan standout, Batch brings deep football knowledge and player perspective to The Snap Count on BIGPLAY Pittsburgh. Off the field, he’s a respected community leader and founder of the Best of the Batch Foundation, which supports underserved youth and families throughout the region.

Trai Essex

Trai Essex is a former NFL offensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A standout at Northwestern University, Essex played seven seasons in the NFL, bringing leadership, toughness, and insight to the trenches. Now, he brings that same energy and football IQ to BIGPLAY Pittsburgh as the new host of The Snap Count, delivering sharp analysis, Steelers talk, and unfiltered takes every week.