The general consensus is that Ron Howard was the “safe” choice for Lucasfilm to make for a new director.
It will be interesting to see how the work that Howard does will mix with the work already completed.
Certainly, if what Lucasfilm wants is somebody that will adhere closely to the script written by Lawrence and Jon Kasdan, then that was the first question to any of the prospective new directors.
At the same time, it’s essentially impossible for a director to not add something of themselves to a project.