When you think about it, RDM is now behind bard.
To compensate the lesser DPS, we talk about utility, but what of it ? RDM has two major : Verraise and Embolden.

Now that progress is over, Verraise is done. Embolden alone is not a resaon to be 600 DPS behind SMN or BLM. So I'm actually with you on the need to buff RDM now.
MNK, BLM and DRK should be adressed as well.

SMN is getting a power creep and I don't think it's ok