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Cam Newton jumping on fumbles, and his play 'has truly matured'

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Cam Newton hasn't forgotten.

He hasn't forgotten the criticism.

He hasn't forgotten the attacks on his toughness.

The Carolina Panthers quarterback hasn't forgotten anything that was said about him not diving on his fumble with 4:04 left in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 50 and only a six-point deficit against the Denver Broncos in what turned into a 24-10 loss.

So when Newton faced a similar situation on Sunday against Cincinnati -- albeit a much smaller stage and with the Panthers leading by seven in the final quarter -- he didn't hesitate.