Nov. 26, 2025

46. John Offerdahl on Don Shula, Stopping Bo Jackson & Building a Business Empire

46. John Offerdahl on Don Shula, Stopping Bo Jackson & Building a Business Empire

Bo and Joe welcome one of their favorite teammates — John Offerdahl, Pro Bowl Miami Dolphins linebacker from 1986–1993 — for an unforgettable conversation that blends football, faith, and life after the game.

Offerdahl opens up about:

  • Taking over the Dolphins defense as a rookie and earning respect from veterans on day one
  • Stopping Bo Jackson three times on the goal line at the Senior Bowl — the “leap of faith” that changed his career
  • Playing for Don Shula, what made the Hall of Fame coach so demanding (and so great), and how he pushed players to their limits
  • His transition from football star to successful entrepreneur, launching Offerdahl’s Bagels (which became part of Einstein Bros Bagels) and later founding Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill
  • His latest mission: Handoff Meals, a fresh-food delivery program supporting South Florida seniors


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