San Francisco 49ers

Niners' tight end Vernon Davis rejuvenated for 2015

Published Jul. 31, 2015 4:22 p.m. ET

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Vernon Davis' underwhelming 2014 campaign could be alluded to a number of injuries he battled.

Now, the two-time Pro Bowler looks like a different player, according to the coaching staff and his teammates.

"Vernon is stretching the field," Jim Tomsula said of Davis during OTAs, via the Sacramento Bee. "Vernon looks extremely fast. Catching the ball really well."

.@AnquanBoldin on @VernonDavis85: "The coaches will make it an emphasis to get him back to his old form…He has a bounce in his step.” #C4M9
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 31, 2015

Even Davis allowed he feels much better.

"I feel faster. I feel explosive. I feel great overall. I feel like I have a lot of youth." - Vernon Davis. #49ers
— Joe Fann (@Joe_Fann) July 31, 2015

At this time a year ago, Davis wasn't even on the field. Rather he sat out all of OTAs to focus on his own brand. Since then, however, his mindset has changed dramatically.

#49ers Vernon Davis on 2014 holdout: "Last year, I had a lot of people in my ear." Said he's since fired a person who was advising him.
— Eric Branch (@Eric_Branch) July 31, 2015