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It’s time for Jacksonville Jaguars DE Dante Fowler to wake up — and grow up

JACKSONVILLE – I like Dante Fowler.

He’s pleasant to talk to in interviews. He handled the torn ACL that ended his rookie season in May 2015 with an unbelievably positive attitude. He didn’t dodge questions last season when he posted a disappointing sack total (four) as the Jaguars went 3-13.

I like Fowler, but I am concerned about him – and I don’t believe he truly understands where his life is off the field.

The Jaguars reported for training camp Wednesday and Fowler met with the media to discuss his arrest on July 18. Fowler was charged with misdemeanor simple battery and mischief after he allegedly physically confronted a man who criticized his driving in an apartment complex in his hometown of St.