create a new type of mechanism to enable the EtD pilots to get their 2 years of PIC time earlier than waiting for them to upgrade on the line?

You are hearing how long the upgrade is going to be at Endeavor and how current captains are threatening not to allow EtD pilots to actually fly when it's their leg. I think Endeavor would be well advised to create a charter division (like XJT had in which you had to interview to be accepted to fly charters) In this case only EtD eligible pilots would be allowed to fly in this division and all would get PIC designated so their 2 year clock would start now instead of waiting years to upgrade on the line. This would allow EtD pilots to flow to Delta sooner and help Delta alleviate their pilot shortage, plus it would neuter the threats of Endeavor lifers to sabotage the career prospects of EtD pilots.