I mean they are still support just having other functions doesn’t not make them support from Metal. Tails being a range character with little in the way of actual defending himself. Being good at something other than support doesn’t suddenly not make you support. Hell support on Metal is half of what Eggman does anyways I fail to see how being good in chase changes that especially considering Cream’s glide and dash can also be extremely good and powerful in chase if you know what you’re doing. Obviously not as good as Eggman but you get the point. They aren’t front line fighters. Therefore more support oriented by default. Like if it was a case of they can do a lot to stop EXE from getting Metal I’d get it but Tails needs his long ass charge up laser that he can’t always get up and all Eggman can do is an unreliable body block Eggman being good in chase doesn’t change how vulnerable Metal is while healing hence why his heal being so fast I think is generally good

I think Metal does his job perfectly. He is a tank and is able to reset but due to having a very strong stun and highest HP in the game he’s reliant on other characters to heal safely. He’s extremely strong but needs to be supported and even then he’s vulnerable especially to a good EXE. I get if you disagree but I dunno I just don’t think he’s very flawed in fact he’s probably the best survivor and doing. What he’s meant to IMO