On Monday night, the sports world came to a stop when Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills collapsed following a collision with Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. After receiving CPR on the field for almost 10 minutes, he was transported to a medical facility where he remains in critical condition. The game has been postponed until a later date.
Sports commentator Skip Bayless had these words…
No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how? This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome … which suddenly seems so irrelevant.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 3, 2023
His words set off a flurry of rebuttals from figures all over the world of sports and media, who were both appalled and disgusted by his words. He would eventually issue the statement below…
Nothing is more important than that young man's health. That was the point of my last tweet. I'm sorry if that was misunderstood but his health is all that matters. Again, everything else is irrelevant. I prayed for him & will continue to.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 3, 2023
Many fans did not believe that his words were authentic.
In a Twitter poll conducted by FTR, an overwhelming number of fans wanted him terminated for his remarks…
What should FOX Sports do about Skip Bayless after his remarks regarding Damar Hamilin? #NFL #MNF #Bills #Bengals
— The Frank Torres Report (@ftrtoday) January 3, 2023
Bayless has always gravitated towards controversial remarks. Some time back he was insensitive regarding the mental health of Dak Prescott, quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Bayless’ favorite NFL team. And most recently, he downplayed the achievements of his on air partner, Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, in his attempt to defend Tom Brady.
What do you think FOX Sports should do about Skip Bayless? Let me know in the comments below.