I don't know how big Kruijswijks contract is and when he renewed, but he's been a really big waste for 2 years now. I agree I can't remember him ever doing a big job as a domestique in a GT, and even when he podiumed the Tour in 2019 it should've been obvious it was the absolute max.probably in part due to weather... but he helped Foss secure a top-10.
If Kruijswijk had the same legs he probably wouldn't have pulled much. And yes, he's overpaid because he's a Dutch rider on a Dutch team. Heard on Sporza that he's on a big contract. JV probably effed up when they renewed.
Bennett will probably be the last one of Pogacar's doms to drop in the 2022 Tour. I'm calling it now ;-/
Up until now Bennett has been way better in a support role, IMO, even if they both like to race for themselves.
I reckon Kruijswijk got the spot more by default than anything else.