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. 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Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has issued Andrew Fifita a stern reminder in the wake of his contrary conduct ban that a repeat of such ill discipline could cost him a grand final spot.Fifita was issued a one-match suspension after his attack on Queensland forward Gavin Cooper in State of Origin III on Wednesday night that resulted in his sin-binning in the second half of the Blues win.The former Kangaroos representative has worked hard to avoid such issues that threatened to derail his career and Flanagan said on Sunday the ban was a reality check for Fifita.It is a timely reminder for us and a timely reminder for Andrew as well that you could miss a semi-final for something like that, you could miss the grand final if we are lucky enough to get there, Flanagan said.We have to make sure it doesnt happen down the track.Andrew has a bit of a break now and it is a chance to recalibrate, refocus and reset for him.I know Andrew is a `look after your halfback type of frontrowerr, but he probably went a little too far there and he will learn from it.dddddddddddd The emotion of Origin probably got to him.Fifitas attack on Cooper was in retaliation to the North Queensland forward throwing the ball at Blues pivot Moylan after a Maroons try.Fifita, who has been given a break from all football related duties by Flanagan this week following the ban, will miss the Sharks clash with Sydney Roosters on Monday at Allianz Stadium.Flanagan conceded it was a blow to his side as they chase their 14th successive win.However he argued last weeks win over Penrith, achieved without their Origin players was proof of the depth at Cronulla.Andrew without doubt carries a lot of metres for us and makes a lot of tackle breaks but last week you saw given the opportunity the other boys that come in can do a pretty similar job, Flanagan said. 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