Colston Question

Mike,
First, let me compliment you on your entire body of work regarding the NFL and the Saints in particular. You are outstanding at what you do. That said, I have a question regarding M. Colston. Someone I work with said that he had heard from informed sources that the coaching staff asked Colston to gain 30 lbs over the off season to increase his strength, and that the increased weight didn't equal any increased strength, but only worked to hinder his on-field performance. Now he's in the process of taking off the weight, and at that point, had lost about 18 lbs. Does this explain his statistical fall from grace? or was my friend just making it up?

Thanks in advance

jcollins9
Chalmette, La