By Randy Whitehouse,Staff Writer
For all of his success, it is his few flaws that Tom Brady dwells on.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Maybe it’s because he doesn’t have that many from last year, or the year before that, either, to look back on. But the losses still gnaw at Tom Brady.

One loss, in particular.

“Miami,” the New England quarterback said, referring to the Monday night game last year when he threw two interceptions and the Patriots blew an 11-point lead in the final four minutes for their second, and final, loss of the season. “Every time that game comes on, it’s the same feeling. I hate that game.”

“You remember the feeling after that game,” he continued. “You’re sick to your stomach because you had everything you wanted and you goofed it all up. Then you have to live with that all week.”

Brady probably had a similarly ill feeling during training camp, but for a whole different reason. A GQ magazine spread made him the butt of a lot of jokes amongst his teammates, who couldn’t let photos of Brady posing with goats or wearing a cowboy outfit pass without consequences. The accompanying story also caused quite a stir outside the locker room, as the author tried to get Brady to dispel his squeaky clean image.

“I shouldn’t have to try to apologize for that (image),” Brady said when the issue came out. “I’m very proud of the way my parents have raised me and I like the way that I represent this team and this community. Unfortunately, sometimes, a lot of times, the bad apples get the attention, and people always want to make you out that way.”

Those digging for holes in Brady’s image are having the same success the rest of the NFL is having trying to find holes in his game.

And yet, despite unprecedented success for a quarterback his age, Brady always finds something lacking.

“One thing about Tom,” head coach Bill Belichick said, “when you point out his mistakes or areas that you think he needs to improve in, he’s very diligent about trying to adjust those and work on them.”

Brady may be even more of a perfectionist when it comes to the offense he runs.

“I get frustrated pretty easily sometimes,” he said. “I just think I have such high expectations for not only myself, but also the offense. It’s frustrating because you always want to be perfect. But, at the same time, you realize that it’s rarely perfect in football because there are just so many moving parts.”

The man who told those parts where to go as offensive coordinator is now gone. Charlie Weis mentored Brady as a rookie and as a two-time Super Bowl MVP and the two developed a close personal bond.

Brady acknowledged that he will have to adjust to Weis’ departure. Whether or not that adjustment includes an expanded role for the quarterback in the play calling remains to be seen.

“There is no doubt (Weis) was a great asset in what we were doing,” he said. “I think some of the best things he did was on game day.”

That’s when Brady does some of his best things, too. Especially in his decision making.

Posing for photos with goats, Brady admitted, was not a good decision. But when he’s been on the field, minus the ill-fated Miami game, the game is usually decided in the Patriots favor because he is the one making the decisions.

“I think a lot of it comes down to how well you’re prepared,” he said. “You might be able to throw the ball great, but if you’re never throwing it to the right guy, then it doesn’t matter. You can work on all you’re throwing mechanics, but at the same time, it’s your decision making, recognition of coverage and ultimately being able to make the play.”