2nd Job Predictions

[Bloodclaw]

RDM isn't iconic to using swords, it's just one of the type of weapons it was capable of wielding. However if Yoshida wished to make RDM wield swords highest chances are it would branch from a new class that fit it's description more than Gladiator. Fencer is an example someone proposed earlier that it could branch from, but then we also must take into account Advanced Jobs, sadly I don't know how they will work, although I can see RDM being an advanced job because they're suppose to be able to use Black and White magic. Although they can still use Black and White magic as a regular job, it might seem gimped depending on the base class.
Edit: The base classes we have now just do not fit Red Mage other than Thaumaturge trait wise.

In Final Fantasy 1 the Red Mage becomes the Red Wizard and could use all weapons. Even as a Red Mage he could use swords and daggers. Do you have examples of red mages not using swords at all?