No Bullocks played good for the majority of the time when he got out there late in the season.. never a "Lovie guy" Lovie had no connection to him what so ever.. If it were anyone tooting his horn it would be John Hoke, but that's boring to look at reality, like how it was him not Lovie who was down on Graham last season.
And yes Bullocks is better, he knows how to tackle and play coverage at least some.. will give up the plays and is at best average but that actually is a step up yes.