Why did square enix do this to bard?

[Ooshima]

Will trade you Meteor for your Foe or Silence.

Nope I'd keep my healing LB

It still make sense to me. Yes BRD is a DPS class but no matter how you see it, it's kinda like a part time support too due to the massive amount of utility it carries.

Having a BRD with healing/ressing LB is like having a SMN in your team for the extra battle rez.