Bulger optimistic about future of Rams

ST. LOUIS - It's early May, so former WVU quarterback Marc Bulgercan afford to be optimistic about the St. Louis Rams' changes. Nottoo optimistic.

The Rams have made several upgrades on offense, signing big-ticket free agent center Jason Brown and drafting tackle Jason Smithwith the second pick. They've added a fullback and a blocking tightend to protect their highest-paid player.

It all sounds good, although Bulger noted he's been upbeat thistime of the year before.

"The culture around here has changed and it's great," Bulger saidSunday after a three-day minicamp. "We can talk all we want in thespring and during camp and during preseason about how good …