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About Moe Moton

Maurice Moton is our Sr. NFL columnist and co-host of Silver and Black Tonight on Southern California's The Mightier 1090-AM. Moe has covered the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and the entire NFL since 2014. Now, a featured columnist and NFL writer at Bleacher Report , he writes deep-dive articles on roster moves, news around the league and also provides insight on fantasy football decisions. Don't expect to read the popular groupthink opinion in his columns—journalistic roots have encouraged him to promote freedom of thought based on factual accuracy.

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2021-09-10

Raiders season prediction: Improvements on defense shine but uncertainty leaves lots of open questions for 2021

Las Vegas looks to be improved in 2021 but the Raiders season prediction by Moe Moton takes a long and…
Monday Night Football
2021-09-08

Henry Ruggs III: If Raiders use him the right way he can have a huge impact in 2021

Last year, Jon Gruden drafted his version of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill in Henry Ruggs III and…
Las Vegas Raiders Clelin Ferrell Maxx Crosby
2021-01-06

Raiders Desire for 4-3 Defense Good News for Clelin Ferrell, Maxx Crosby

Jon Gruden and the Raiders will stay with a 4-3 base defense under a new coordinator, and that's good news…
Las Vegas Raiders Jon Gruden
2020-12-30

Raiders Need Overhaul on Defense and to Use Offensive Weapons Better

Everyone knows the Las Vegas Raiders need an overhaul on defense but their offense needs some work too. We tell…
Marcus Mariota Las Vegas Raiders
2020-12-23

Marcus Mariota Should Play for Raiders Regardless of Carr’s Status

Regardless of Derek Carr's status for Saturday, the Las Vegas Raiders Marcus Mariota should see playing time for a multitude…
Las Vegas Raiders Defense Jon Gruden
2020-12-18

Raiders Loss to Chargers Raises Critical Questions for 2021 Offseason

Not only did the Las Vegas Raiders’ playoff hopes take a critical blow on Thursday night, but there are suddenly…
Las Vegas Raiders Jon Gruden Moe Moton
2020-12-10

Jon Gruden’s Offense Must Rediscover Its Identity

Coach Jon Gruden and his Las Vegas Raiders offense must rediscover its identity to take aim at the NFL playoffs.
Las Vegas Raiders New York Jets Jon Gruden
2020-12-03

Raiders Need More Than a Win to Shake Off Embarrassing Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders want to be a playoff team in 2020 and it will take more than a win…
Las Vegas Raiders Derek Carr QB
2020-11-27

Raiders Improved QB Play and Depth Mean Avoiding Late-Season Pitfalls

The 2020 Raiders will withstand the late-season gauntlet thanks to QB Derek Carr and better overall team depth says Moe…
Devontae Booker Las Vegas Raiders running back
2020-11-20

Devontae Booker Helps Shift Raiders Offense into Playoff Gear

Raiders running back Devontae Booker is having fun playing football again and might be key to the Raiders shifting into…