The best weekend in sports -- Divisional Round Weekend -- more than lived up to the hype.But the tremendous weekend raised some tremendous questions -- more specifically, I found myself pondering potential finality on a number of fronts. You know, "Is this the end?" type o' thinking. With that in mind, here are nine hot topics, built around a simple concept:HAVE WE SEEN THE LAST OF ...1) ... the 'proce s rule'?I think . I thought it was a catch live. And I still thought it was a catch after seeing a million times (approximately). I believe Bryant made an amazing grab and then made "a football move" reaching for the goal line.For the record, I'm still convinced .NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino provided his immediate reaction on Twitter:Bryant going to the ground. By rule he must hold onto it throughout entire proce s of contacting the ground. He didn't so it is incomplete. Dean Blandino (@DeanBlandino) I hear that explanation. George McGinnis Jersey And I read . But here's the simple truth:I just cannot proce s the proce s rule., in my mind, caught the football. That's what I saw with my own two eyes: a catch.Is this rule going to be closely examined, picked apart and adjusted this offseason? I sure hope so. It has to be changed. It erased what could have been one of the most memorable playoff catches in recent memory.2) ... Peyton Manning and/or John Fox in Denver?I'm glad before this latest playoff defeat. Manning looked awful, with no zip on his fastball, no accuracy on deep throws. It wasn't quite Willie Mays stumbling in the outfield as a Met, but the comparison isn't far off. Manning was awful in his ninth one-and-done playoff exit, dropping his postseason record to 11-13. after the game. That's pretty significant. And I don't blame him. Manning clearly wasn't right down the stretch this season. I think there's a very realistic chance he decides to hang 'em up. And if he comes back, I think Chris Webber Jersey there could be major changes in Denver. Could , whose have been upset at home in their playoff opener two of the last three seasons, be in trouble? Will John Elway let offensive coordinator Adam Gase leave the building? Is Gase the head coach to get Denver over the hump? (UPDATE:, NFL Media's Jeff Darlington and NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday.)It feels like change is in the Mile High air -- and it should be.3) ... the incumbent cla s of elite quarterbacks?You shouldn't be surprised that the , , and are left standing. After all, they are led by the four best quarterbacks in the NFL. Yes, you read that correctly.For many years, the widely accepted elite cla s of quarterbacks has included , , and . Well, those last two names are out, while and are in.Yup, there's been a partial changing of the guard, with Luck and Wilson joining Rodgers and Brady as the cream of the quarterbacking crop. And no, I'm not overreacting in the moment -- these will be the four best signal-callers in football next year, too.Back in early September, I said, He carried the throughout this season, , despite being supported by a lackluster running game and en erratic offensive line. On Sunday, he guided Indy to , making a series of "wow" plays (with the help of that much-maligned O-line, it must be mentioned). News flash: This guy is special. And Mr. Wilson ain't too shabby, either, with his eyes on the ultimate prize -- the Lombardi Trophy -- for a second consecutive season. Carolina's defense had been rolling entering the Divisional Round, but the had no answer for No. 3 . How does 15 for 22 for 268 yards and three touchdowns sound? A 149.2 QB rating? Yeah, this dude's also elite.4) ... Tony Romo hate?If you are still spewing that lazy and tired narrative about Romo being a choke artist, I feel sorry for you. It was wrong when he was executing numerous fourth-quarter comebacks over the years, picking up the structurally flawed , and it's certainly wrong now. If the Bryant play was ruled a catch, we could be having a totally different conversation about Romo's today.This season, Romo finally had a run game, offensive line and sanity in Dallas. The result? He turned in an MVP-caliber season and the won 13 games.I've always thought Romo was great. And if you're not convinced by now, I gue s you'll never be.5) ... DeMarco Murray and Dez Bryant on the same team?It's po sible, with both ticketed for free agency this offseason. But I can't fathom the losing bothers.Bryant can most certainly be an emotional handful, but you simply cannot Tyrese Maxey Jersey replace his elite talent. (And while he wears his emotions on his sleeve, wants to win more than anything else.) The know the pros and cons well by now and must know the pros outweigh the cons with No. 88.Meanwhile, Murray is a legit Offensive Player of the Year candidate, . His succe s, behind a fantastic offensive line, Dwight Howard Jersey significantly helped Romo. But will he price himself out of Big D? I have to imagine Dez is a higher priority to re-sign.6) ... Dick LeBeau coaching in the NFL?LeBeau's resignation apparently , but the defensive guru kept his options open for the future: Make no mistake, LeBeau can still coach. Pittsburgh's "old guard" on defense is done. , and company need to go for the to improve. LeBeau seized the moment to leave on his own terms.If takes a head-coaching job, could LeBeau reunite with in Arizona? Makes sense. Will he be a coordinator or a consultant? LeBeau is arguably the best defensive coordinator in NFL history. He's not done. One way or another, he'll continue a legendary NFL run.7) ... Justin Forsett in Baltimore?Last Thursday, Forsett was on my SiriusXM Radio show, "Schein on Sports," and the running back gushed about playing in offensive coordinator 's system. On Sunday night, the day after , and pa sing up head-coaching interviews with other teams.Forsett, signed as an afterthought, third-string back, emerged as a star this season. I voted for him as Comeback Player of the Year. With free agency looming, Forsett says he wants to and receive a "deeper commitment" on the contract front. Personally, I don't think we've seen the last of the Forsett-Kubiak pairing in Baltimore.8) ... Trent Richardson as a starting running back?Or maybe we should ask if he's going to be in the league after this season?Seriously. for Sunday's game. Yes, the traded a first-round pick for this guy, Matisse Thybulle Jersey and one season later, he wasn't allowed to suit up for the most important game of the campaign. And it was the right move -- the only move.Full disclosure: I liked the deal for Indy when they made it. Heck, I liked when Cleveland selected Richardson third overall in the . But his stunning ineffectivene s can't be denied. Right now, he's not even a game-day third-stringer.9) ... Aaron Rodgers avoiding Richard Sherman like the plague?Yes, in our last section, let's take a look at one of the most enticing matchups on tap for Championship Sunday: vs. the "Legion of Boom."Green Bay's (unsucce sful) game plan was odd and, quite frankly, uncharacteristic of Rodgers and head coach . They are . They should go into every game believing nobody can stop them, not even .Rodgers put forth a sensational and Herculean effort despite the fact that he clearly was injured. While the road to the now leads through Seattle -- the most difficult road venue in the NFL today -- the last thing you should ever do is put anything past the best quarterback in the NFL.Unlike back in September, Rodgers will throw at Sherman on Championship Sunday. He has to. And McCarthy will support his quarterback by establishing a ground attack with . in the Week 1 contest? Not happening this time. This one's going down to the wire.Follow Adam Schein on Twitter .