Liberals, the moderates and conservatives on the bench have been feeling out Chief Justice Roberts to see ... what kinds of arguments appeal to him, what kind of person is he.
There is a very steep learning curve, even for someone as versed in constitutional law as Roberts is.
It sounds great from an institutional standpoint. Maybe the Court could do a better job of persuasion. But it won't come overnight. If Roberts leads by example and writes clearly and talks to his colleagues, it may happen.
It will be more chaotic than an ordinary term. It adds an extra layer of difficulty for Roberts coming in as the new chief.