[jyl]

Many alternative reasons for Goss' resignation.

We know the CIA's stature/role became much diminished under Goss. Intelligence Czar Negroponte took over the CIA Director's position in intelligence briefings, ear of the President, etc.

Goss may not have been popular within the CIA. His mission was to enforce the White House's control over the agency, he put political operatives (ex-Congressional staffers, etc) in the top spots, experienced CIA people have been quitting.

He may have found the job too hard. In 2005 he was quoted as complaining about the workload.

Negroponte may have ultimately pushed Goss out. Notice the leading candidate for new CIA Director is one of Negroponte's top deputies.