i think a break from touring and the big band sound will do them good, jon is a smart man and knows that a break longer than 2 years wouldnt be a wise move considering their age and their worldwide status. we all agree that there has been too much exposure the last decade, many smart moves and many mistakes as well.
i look forward in a jon bon jovi record, a sambora record would be welcome as well but even if i am a guitarist and some years back i would kill for one more record from richie his writing seems lazy and unfocused the last years, maybe if he has the total responsibility of a project will make him work harder and try to reapproach his licks, his chords progression etc.
just another thought, even if noone will probably care, i think that if they have a small break, they manage to enter the h.o.f etc they may think they must continue as a band and keep building their legacy....in my opinion they need at least a year off, so 2 years between albums and 2,5 from touring in order to be anticipation, new song themes, freshness.time will tell...