I think he will get his groove back by the time he gets to the final at RG.
and then it will be war for sure.
he is not going to lose in a final at RG. if the back holds up and he keeps improving, he should be able to make the final at RG.
to hell with the rankings. he does not need them right now.
right now he needs his movement and his ground game. clay will fix all that ails him but he has to give clay a chance.
clay is the wellspring from which he flows.