It’s as if Buffalo Bills defensive end Michael Hoecht was making up for lost time, playing like a man possessed in the two games since his return from a league-mandated six-game suspension following a banned substance test. Hoecht, a native of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, mentioned that he stayed in Orchard Park, NY throughout the duration of his suspension, working out at local football fields to stay in shape.

A key offseason free-agent signing by general manager Brandon Beane, Hoecht took the role of Swiss Army Knife to new heights. He quickly turned into a vital asset, a true defensive X-factor able to line up almost anywhere to negatively affect an offense.

It was an impressive start by Hoecht, but the energy he brought to the Bills was short-lived this season, with news of a devastat

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