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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Participating in an NFL practice for the first time since 2014, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Anthony Davis uttered a common refrain at training camps around the league.Yeah, Im in the best shape Ive ever seen, Davis said.Unlike many players, though, Davis was able to offer some statistical evidence of just how far he has come from when he last played in an organized football game.[In 2014], I played at about 365-370 [pounds], Davis said. Right now, Im about 332.Following a surprised response from one reporter, Davis looked up and smiled.I dont know how I played at that weight, either, Davis said.Davis abruptly announced his retirement in June of 2015, saying he hoped to get away from the game for a year or two to let his body and mind heal.The NFL reinstated Davis on Saturday after he applied earlier in the week. Given the benefit of hindsight, Davis said he still believes his decision to walk away was the right one.I didnt miss it right away, Davis said. I had a lot of work to do on my mind and body, so I knew it wasnt ready to come back and play, so missing it wouldnt have done me any good.During his year-plus away from the game, Davis occasionally chimed in on social media with perceived shots at the organization, general manager Trent Baalke and left tackle Joe Staley.Before the NFL draft, Davis suggested that the Niners should take an offensive tackle with their first-round pick. Asked about it Sunday, he implied he was hoping to cajole the Niners into doing what he wanted.That was me trying to manipulate emotions to get what I wanted at that time, Davis said.Asked what he wanted, Davis declined to elaborate.It doesnt matter now, he said. Im here, Im happy and were moving forward.Upon his return to the team, Davis began patching up whatever issues remained with the appropriate parties, including a long conversation with Baalke.You can put all of that stuff to rest, Baalke said. We had an excellent conversation. Everythings in actions. Words are words.A.D. and I have had a pretty good relationship, a special relationship, dating back to 2010. Thereve been times when weve gone at it, and he understands why and we move on.Me and Trent, we get into it sometimes, but our relationship is fine, Davis said. So we have a special relationship. Sometimes we bump heads and we get past it. He understands.Staley said he and Davis also had the necessary discussions to wipe the slate clean.We have had all the conversations we need, Staley said. Im excited hes back on the football team. And any conversation that he has is for him and weve worked everything out we need to work out. Were all excited hes back on the football team.Davis spent Sundays practice working with the third team at right tackle. Coach Chip Kelly has made no promises to Davis, only emphasizing that he gets to work from a blank canvas.I told him hes got a blank slate, just like every other player and just like every other coach here, Kelly said. Were all new. I wasnt here in the past.For me to walk in, its not fair to him for me to have some preconceived idea of what he is because of something that was written or something that he said or whatever. I dont really get involved in that aspect of things. Its really the face-to-face meetings and the talks that Ive had and theyve been minimal, but theyve been productive. So, well see where he is and thats how I approach it with everybody. On Day 1, respect is given and then over time, trust is earned. So, well see how that goes. But, I was encouraged in my initial conversations with A.D. Wholesale Football College Jerseys . 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The offense has been coming up with enough plays, and the defense has been nailing the door shut.A concern for opponents is that the line is suddenly starting to get pressure. Olivier Vernon had one of the Giants four sacks and JPP stole the show, his total matching the amount from the eight games he played last season after recovering from his injury.JPP is JPP, man, Vernon said. Aint nothing changed about him. He is still a beast out there.After Eli Manning gave the Giants the lead with third-quarter touchdown passes to Will Tye and Sterling Shepard , the defense finished its second-half shutout. Of course, there was a little excitement.After being limited to two first downs, Jay Cutler drove the Bears to the Giants 30 at the two-minute warning.On first down, Pierre-Paul came around left end and got a strip-sack that cost Chicago 14 yards.I even told some guys that it is time to blow up, it is on us and guys responded, Pierre-Paul said. I responded myself. 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I thought I made it and it went outside the left upright. The second one I just didnt hit a good ball. Today was tough, but I have to make them.RUNNING GIANTS: New York is starting to find a running game. It rushed for 102 yards one week after running for 122 yards in a victory vs. Cincinnati. This is the first time the Giants have had back-to-back 100-yard rushing games since Nov. 30-Dec. 7, 2014 at Jacksonville and Tennessee. Rashad Jennings led the way with 85 yards on 21 carries.BIG MOUTH: Linebacker Pernell McPhee bragged early in the week his defense was going to knock down Manning a few times on Sunday and add to Chicagos sack total of 24.The Giants offensive line shut kept Manning upright. He was not sacked.It was what it was, you put on the film, youll see, McPhee said of the Bears pass rush. I think he `(Manning) did a great job of getting the ball out fast, he did a great job of mixing it up. 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