The ink wasn't even dry on the Buffalo Bills' three-year, $21 million contract with free-agent defensive end Michael Hoecht when the NFL announced he received a six-game suspension for a violation of the league's policy against performance-enhancing drugs.

Hoecht, who joined the Bills' defense after five years with the Los Angeles Rams, isn't shying away from the mistake. The 27-year-old Canadian told WKBW's Matt Bove he'll try to use the extra preparation to make sure he's ready to hit the ground running once the ban is lifted, even though the time away is "going to suck."

"It's a bad situation and it's very much my fault," Hoecht said. "It's using that time to get as healthy, as fast, be as mentally prepared, watch all the games, study all the practices, and make sure I'm doing my part

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