Michael Bennett is more concerned with Donald Trump than a new deal

The presumptive Republican nominee has caught the attention of the Seahawks defensive end

The Eagles gave defensive lineman Fletcher Cox a ridiculous amount of money this week. The six-year, $103 million deal, including $63 million in guarantees, is the largest contract for someone not playing quarterback in NFL history.

This is great news for young guys in line for a pay bump; Von Miller, Muhammad Wilkerson immediately come to mind, though 30-year-old Michael Bennett has also made it clear that he'd like to rework the four-year, $28.5 million extension he signed with the Seahawks in 2014.

Asked about that possibility in light of Cox's financial windfall, Bennett had more pressing concerns on his mind.

"I pay more attention to things like Donald Trump and stuff like that," Bennett said Tuesday afternoon, according to USAToday.com's Lorenzo Reyes. "The quote-unquote campaign that's going on right now. I'm concerned with the political stuff that's going on in the world. Too much beef. People are eating too much beef, so I don't really pay attention to many contracts. It can make your stomach hurt. It's like seeing your favorite girlfriend get married to somebody else."

At least one Seahawks player is paying attention to Donald Trump. USATSI

Bennett, who combined for 17 sacks the last two seasons, thinks he's worth the $100 million-plus deal the Eagles gave Cox.

"Of course I am," he said "If you look at the stats that those guys have done in the last couple of years, I'm at the top of the list in every statistical category, if you look at tackles for loss, hurries, games played, positions played -- I mean, it speaks for itself."

Bennett's not exaggerating; according to Pro Football Focus, his 91 total pressures were the most among 4-3 defensive ends.

But whatever happens in the coming months, Bennett says he has no plans to hold out. In fact, he's more concerned about another Super Bowl run than a new deal.

"I hated seeing Cam Newton in the Super Bowl because I know that if we had won that game (the divisional playoff against the Panthers) we are back in the championship and we do it all over again," Bennett said last month, via the Seattle Times. "That left a nasty taste in my mouth. So everything I am doing now is just to get better for the season.''