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August 18, 2003
How's this for blind ambition? Texans lineman Jerry DeLoach pulled double duty during training camp: defensive tackle and towel boy. DeLoach, a third-year player who started all 16 games for Houston last season, had the towel in his helmet to cover his eyes during a drill—designed to teach him to rely on touch instead of sight—with defensive end Corey Sears.
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August 18, 2003

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How's this for blind ambition? Texans lineman Jerry DeLoach pulled double duty during training camp: defensive tackle and towel boy. DeLoach, a third-year player who started all 16 games for Houston last season, had the towel in his helmet to cover his eyes during a drill—designed to teach him to rely on touch instead of sight—with defensive end Corey Sears.

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