Watch out, Peyton: Cam Newton mastering QB mind games

CHARLOTTE -- Body contortions into the end zone and supersized arm strength have become Cam Newton signatures, but teammates don't focus on those things when discussing Newton's growth.

If Newton is to beat the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50, he'll be beating Peyton Manning at his best -- the mind game.

After 12 years in the league, Panthers receiver Jerricho Cotchery knows the great NFL quarterbacks must be in control of the offense before the ball's snapped. That's no problem at all for Newton, whose Panthers scored 54 touchdowns this season.

This is the 26-year-old Newton's biggest step in leadership, Cotchery said.

Cam Newton has always had the physical tools, but now that he's gotten…