A lot depends on Ted. If Ted is thinking one more year, he may be loathe to throw Dorsey in the mix and create even more internal candidates. Dorsey could sit a year, or get a consulting gig, then apply for the job.

If Ted brings in Dorsey, he might want another couple of years.

I want Ted to stay, then in order, Schneider, Dorsey, Wolf/Gutenkist.