Skip Bayless is known for his hot takes, and he’s turned the heat up again—this time with a bold prediction about his longtime friend and former First Take co-host, Stephen A. Smith. The two sports media titans redefined debate TV during their ESPN run, but since Bayless’ departure to FS1 in 2016, their careers have gone down separate paths.
While Stephen A. has become the face of ESPN, Bayless has faced ups and downs at Undisputed, especially following Shannon Sharpe’s exit. Despite this, Skip recently voiced his belief that Stephen A. is far from done making waves—and even hinted that Smith might eventually surpass all expectations in a brand-new venture, potentially beyond ESPN.
The comments have sparked chatter online, with fans debating whether Skip is simply being supportive or forecasting a major shake-up in the sports media landscape. Either way, Bayless clearly hasn’t lost faith in his old co-host’s ability to dominate the game.
