Richard is a smart guy and can go as far as he wants in this sport. He also understands (as he himself stated in the Olympia 04 press conference) that it will tale a little bit of time for him to get things right.
Richard wants to do things properly i.e. not stick shitloads of synthol in himself and ruin one of the most genetically gifted athletes in our sport.
If we can spot what his shortcomings are (primarily leg mass) you can sure as hell bet he knows but I can guarantee that he is in the gym doing something about it.
When he does get it right he will worry a lot of pros. Don't right the kid off just yet.