He's in a situation that requires a monster season and he knows it - he'll be cut otherwise (maybe it doesn't matter but just saying).
I think he's been a coaster/ gives 90% in training and living off his talent in the early years but I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and the "burgers and girls" are behind him. I actually think this happened last year and he was "ready" however injury stepped in.
I guess the problem is has the body got to the stage it can't deliver now the mind has caught up and is "ready" for a run?
Other posters have noted share with Pollard, I agree.