If Justin Fields keeps on rolling as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback, should he keep the job once Russell Wilson returns from injury?

It’s a question that’s currently percolating around Pittsburgh, and former Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson sounded off on the topic.

Peterson stated his belief that Fields should remain in charge if he wins the team’s next two games.

“Just being around there last year, I’m telling you, if you the young fella goes 3-0, mark my words: he will be the starter,” Peterson said.

If Fields does in fact lead the Steelers to victories over the Denver Broncos this weekend and the Los Angeles Chargers in the Week 3 home opener, it’s hard to see a world where Mike Tomlin and company don’t stick with him over Wilson.

Fields’ first go-around as the starter went rather swimmingly against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 1, as he finished 17-of-23 through the air while adding 57 yards on the ground in a 18-10 win.

He kept the ball out of harm’s way in that outing as well and proved his viability within Arthur Smith’s wide zone offense, perhaps even presenting himself as a better fit than Wilson.

Peterson also thinks that Fields is the logical choice based on his performance thus far coupled with Wilson’s recent absence.