Skip Bayless: Dak Prescott comments 'misconstrued'

Skip Bayless has been raked over the coals due to his comments on Dak Prescott. Photo by Frank Micelotta/Fox/PictureGroup

Skip Bayless says Dak Prescott depression comments were 'misconstrued'

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 9/11/20

Skip Bayless came under fire from top athletes and sports fans around the globe for the comments he made about Dak Prescott and depression on his FS1 show "Undisputed" this week.

During an interview with Graham Bensinger recently, Prescott revealed he suffered from depression during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and following his brother's death. After that interview, Bayless said he doesn't have sympathy for the Dallas Cowboys quarterback. He added that Prescott going public with his mental health battle is a sign of weakness for the leader of an NFL franchise.

Dak Prescott’s brother died in April of an apparent suicide.

Dak battled depression.

Dak showed courage and bravery to maybe help someone who is afraid to speak up.

Skip Bayless has ZERO COMPASSION because Dak plays QB in the #NFL and showing weakness.

Wow.#DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/EzrhORx65b
— CHRIS TORELLO (@TorelloSports) September 10, 2020

Now, he's sticking by those comments, saying that the public "misconstrued" them.

"As I strongly stated, I have great compassion for anyone having clinical depression which is very real," Bayless said, according to TMZ Sports. "And, this is the final point, one I'm told was misconstrued by many -- the only Dak depression I addressed on yesterday's show was from an interview he taped with Graham Bensinger."

Prescott was asked about Bayless' comments on Thursday and he said he's happy he went public about his battle with depression. He added that mental health is a huge issue in the world today and that being open about it may help others seek the help they need.

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