Why The Officials Hate Holmgren

Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren has told the competition committee that he intends to step down.

Two prominent committee members, Atlanta Falcons general manager Rich McKay and Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian, said Holmgren's decision had nothing to do with his criticism of the officiating this year.

Holmgren said he erred in November when he released information from an NFL memo that officials made two incorrect calls in the Seahawks' game against the New York Giants (who should have won that game). After the Super Bowl, Holmgren again questioned several calls in the 21-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"I think Mike works hard and has a lot of responsibilities," McKay said. "They went to the Super Bowl this year, and I think he needs a little time off. I didn't think it was driven by the calls on Super Bowl Sunday, I really didn't."

Polian agreed and said he hoped Holmgren would change his mind before the committee meets again March 9 in Naples, Fla.

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