Perhaps move commanding talent to lvl 3, putting rally at 1st and grant move action at 2nd?
Still a good start, but requires a heavier investment in the class. And if you've gone to lvl 3, you may just as well continue to 5 and get the upgrade on commanding talent.
Personally I don't see a problem with reducing a(ll) fighter type(s) to SAD. Really. The casters already have this, so why worry about it?