Jean Grey has been associated with the Phoenix Force for so long that you cannot simply separate them. For me, they are the same entity. Jean has not always been the "perfect" host, but being Omega Level classification with her telekinesis, as well as the strong telepathy she possesses, it makes her the best fit. We have seen Jean capable of true greatness while being Phoenix and we've also seen her capable of darkness and acts of pure evil.
I believe that's what allows her to be the only true host. I agree that Rachel never really was a good fit. And as aforementioned, the Force did abandon her in favor of her mother. This clearly indicates the Force itself prefers Jean as its host over anyone else. Emma Frost, as strong a telepath as she is, was unable to even come close to harnessing the power. I think Jean's compassion, determination, and her acceptance of her higher purpose is why she will always BE Phoenix.
To separate her now, from what something that's now grown to Iconic status, could prove fundamentally devastating to Jean. However, I do offer up a devil's advocate on this. I liked Jean before she became Phoenix. She was always one of my favorites, and I respected her because of who she was and the way she connected with her teammates and others. I don't believe she would be a "useless" character even if they resurrected her and stripped her of Phoenix. Perhaps for once, Jean could return to the normal life (as normal as can be, considering!) she always wanted to have. I want her to move on, to grow, and to DO what she tearfully asked Scott to do. Live. Simply Live.
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