I'm pretty much abit 'meh' on signing Watts
If we hadn't already brought Knight and Eseh in then I could understand making Watts an offer until the end of the year.
That said on reading the comments by McGuire about struggling to find players that would improve them then I imagine that does change things a little as perhaps there isn't the right player that Cartwright wants in terms of ability and character to bring in currently for the long term.
Surprising move by McGuire to release Watts if Cas themselves are struggling to recruit.
I guess the difference is that under Cartwright, Watts will have to knuckle down and improve his fitness or it'll likely be a short reunion, I dare say or hope that if Watts body can cope with the training etc, JC will get a tune out of him.
I wonder if the thinking currently is to possibly use Ashworth as an option in the back row for the rest of the season.