This is the exact reason why XI was better off in terms of jobs/roles/weapons, you could choose almost any weapon for any job, BRD used daggers for their best type of weapon, used magic in order to buff or support people.

This is what a BRD should be. http://ffxiclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Bard

It's sad that FFXIV changed everything that was good about XI while adding things that were good from other MMO's.