"...Cayman S is better than some 911s (and cheaper)..."
It is really sad that the 911 is getting soft. Cayman is now the sharpest (and sometimes fastest) sports car from Porsche.
You are correct in the sense that they have turned the 991 into a GT. But for old-timers like me, Cayman is now their best driver's car besides the GT cars.
Cayman and the GT cars can easily be used as everyday cars unless you need more than 2 seats.