At this point, he knows that no matter what he does those hottakes will exist.

This. 1 million times this.
The narrative is Cam Newton is immature. Any events that transpire would be used to reached this preconceived conclusion.
To take it even further. Imagine if Newton had won and talked about drinking beer in the on-field interview. “Oh noes! The children!”
Or if he’d won and enjoyed…

But he has the luxury of hindsight, multiple angles, and a need to feel superior to Cam Newton. So...obviously he’s right and you’re wrong.

Confirmation bias FTW!