Regarding the absence of "insiders" (I don't think it's a coincidence we're not hearing from them), it could mean:
Something good is coming, and they've been muzzled so keep from spilling it, or possibly ruin the chances of it happening.
Or, it could mean "they" don't want said insiders to get the fans hopes up and cause a negative reaction to a less-satisfying hire.
Obviously, I hope it's the former.
Tee has a lot more upside than Steele. Steele's bottom is about as low as Tee's