I think no matter what you take a step back and see who’s available, interview everyone interested etc. There is no harm to this, frankly it would be stupid not to.
AP seems to be loved in the locker room, you don’t shake things up unless you are 100% the guy is an upgrade. Do not take any risky hires. You keep AP on until you find that guy. Do not hire someone just to hire someone.
I think no matter what you take a step back and see who’s available, interview everyone interested etc. There is no harm to this, frankly it would be stupid not to.
AP seems to be loved in the locker room, you don’t shake things up unless you are 100% the guy is an upgrade. Do not take any risky hires. You keep AP on until you find that guy. Do not hire someone just to hire someone.