Ricky Thomas, the Colts’ offensive quality control coach the past two seasons, was promoted recently to tight ends coach. The quality control position has been filled by former NFL tight end Pete Metzelaars. Metzelaars, 43, worked with the Colts during 2003 training camp, helping coach the team’s tight ends. He played 16 NFL seasons with four NFL teams, playing with Seattle from 1982-84, Buffalo from 1984-1994, Carolina in 1995 and Detroit from 1996-97. Metzelaars caught 383 passes in the NFL for 3,686 yards and 29 touchdowns.